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A8 EFL

2001 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,276 mi
Last recorded35,276 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 35,276 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 35,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,876 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 29,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 23,092 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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A8 EFL is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 EFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 EFL registered?

A8 EFL is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 August 2001.

Is A8 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 EFL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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