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A11 VBD

2001 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 87,391 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 84,468 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member. (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,057 miles

o/s/f brake binding to limit at time of test

o/s/f brake disc has got hot advise replacement discs.....

Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding to limit at time of test

o/s/f brake disc has got hot advise replacement discs.....

Pass 17 Nov 2015 79,691 miles

o/s/f brake disc has got hot (brake binding slightly) requires repair........

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 17 Nov 2015 79,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

o/s/f brake disc has got hot (brake binding slightly) requires repair........

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,025 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 70,206 miles

both front indicator whitish

front crossmember under radiator starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,659 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,083 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,273 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,417 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,365 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,365 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 36,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A11 VBD is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,546 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 A11 VBD, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A11 VBD registered?

A11 VBD is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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