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AC 38

2002 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

34,014 mi
Last recorded34,014 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC 38
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 34,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 33,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 32,207 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 31,213 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 30,374 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 30,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 29,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 28,639 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 27,369 miles

Offside Steering rack damp

Fail 4 Feb 2019 27,369 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack damp

Pass 12 Feb 2018 25,978 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 23,482 miles

front nearside door is damaged

rear nearside tyre is slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,091 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,669 miles

Offside steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 20,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,462 miles

rear brakes are noisey

steering rack is slightly damp

Pass 14 Feb 2012 18,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 17,048 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 17,046 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,751 miles

Front offside brake pads may soon need attention

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,387 miles

Front nearside tyre worn

Rear offside tyre worn and on the limit

Pass 18 Feb 2008 12,886 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Front offside flexible brake hose mounting will soon need attention

Pass 19 Feb 2007 11,098 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,468 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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AC 38 is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 AC 38, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC 38?

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What year was AC 38 registered?

AC 38 is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AC 38 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC 38 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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