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T86 LNF

1999 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Nissan Almera74,791 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT86 LNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,433 miles

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc faces are corroding

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe across the rear axle is corroding

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure

(5.2.6)The offside rear wing panel wheel arch area is corroding

(6.1.1)The offside rear chassis along its length has corrosion present

Fail 22 Jul 2013 93,433 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc faces are corroding

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipe across the rear axle is corroding

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is slightly deteriorated

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present not yet reached the point of test failure

(5.2.6)The offside rear wing panel wheel arch area is corroding

(6.1.1)The offside rear chassis along its length has corrosion present

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,432 miles

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc as far as can be seen has some surface corrosion present.

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipes nearside and offside rear,and across the rear axle have surface corrosion present along their lengths as far as can be seen

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application and reducing modes are at 22:20%

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel has a trim fitted

(6.2A.1)The offside rear seat base cannot be lifted to carryout a complete visual examination,it appears to be either stuck or locked into position.

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers are considered to provide adequate liquid to clear zone A,with 50% not providing any liquid

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The structural condition of the vehicle chassis's and front sub frame has surface corrodsion present in various areas,which could require attention in the near future.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,432 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

(1.8A.2)The offside front dipped beam headlamp displays a distorted horizontal beam pattern only,which might be out of specification for a pass result when adjusted

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc as far as can be seen has some surface corrosion present.

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc has surface corrosion present.

(3.6B.2c)The brake pipes nearside and offside rear,and across the rear axle have surface corrosion present along their lengths as far as can be seen

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application and reducing modes are at 22:20%

(4.1D.1e)The offside rear tyre valve stem is deteriorating

(4.2A.1)The nearside rear wheel has a trim fitted

(6.2A.1)The offside rear seat base cannot be lifted to carryout a complete visual examination,it appears to be either stuck or locked into position.

(8.2.3)The nearside windscreen washers do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area

(8.2.3)The offside windscreen washers are considered to provide adequate liquid to clear zone A,with 50% not providing any liquid

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The structural condition of the vehicle chassis's and front sub frame has surface corrodsion present in various areas,which could require attention in the near future.

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,620 miles

(2.4A.2)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has been painted/sealed over where a previous VT30 was issued.

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage rod is distorted.

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present,which indicates that the pipe will soon require renewal.

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present,which indicates that the pipe will soon require renewal.

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has been painted/sealed over where a previous VT30 was issued.

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

(2.4G.1)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar linkage rod is distorted.

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is slightly deteriorated.

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present,which indicates that the pipe will soon require renewal.

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe along the length has surface corrosion present,which indicates that the pipe will soon require renewal.

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,564 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,564 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,829 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system is heavily corroded.

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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T86 LNF is a 1999 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 74,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T86 LNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T86 LNF is a 1999 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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