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A16 MWD

2002 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,554 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,554 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front fog lamps inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,958 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 115,949 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,841 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2016 114,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,398 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,955 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 101,953 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2013 99,731 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,680 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,727 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small cut on NSR tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2012 94,667 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small cut on NSR tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,843 miles

small cut on inner edge on n/s/r.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 89,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

small cut on inner edge on n/s/r.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,735 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 70,273 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 70,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 56,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,325 miles

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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A16 MWD is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,387 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 A16 MWD, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 MWD registered?

A16 MWD is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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