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A248 FAY

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,499 mi
Last recorded101,499 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 FAY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,499 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 101,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 79,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear light lens been repaired

Fail 3 May 2011 79,333 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear light lens been repaired

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 36,867 miles

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

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

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

slight movement from steerind rack

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,867 miles

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)

slight movement from steerind rack

Pass 4 Apr 2006 26,543 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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A248 FAY is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A248 FAY, 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 A248 FAY registered?

A248 FAY is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is A248 FAY safe to buy?

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