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A18 THA

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 THA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 95,723 miles

Both rear tyres are perished & starting to wear low

Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 95,077 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,470 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 94,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 92,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 90,707 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,615 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,330 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 83,794 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 83,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,652 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 76,006 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 76,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 57,005 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,005 miles

Front wipers poor

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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A18 THA is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,774 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 A18 THA, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 THA?

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What year was A18 THA registered?

A18 THA is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is A18 THA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 THA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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