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A2 YLR

2003 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YLR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,801 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,055 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 54,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to show sings of age (perished)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,656 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

front windscreen has a combination of scratches to the surfaces of zone a and zone b but not affecting/obscuring drivers view at time of test

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2015 37,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

front windscreen has a combination of scratches to the surfaces of zone a and zone b but not affecting/obscuring drivers view at time of test

nearside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

offside outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,535 miles

window screen has markes in it but not affecting the view

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,503 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/o/s tyre cracks to sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,252 miles

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

O/s rear tyre cracked.

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Scratching to screen.

wipers poor.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,035 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,762 miles

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 13,701 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 8,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,108 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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A2 YLR is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 YLR, 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.

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What year was A2 YLR registered?

A2 YLR is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is A2 YLR safe to buy?

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