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AD03 WVP

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,343 mi
Last recorded128,343 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WVP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear lower engine/gearbox support bushes deteriorated STRONG ADVISE

Fail 8 Jan 2019 128,343 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear lower engine/gearbox support bushes deteriorated STRONG ADVISE

Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front cross member corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 121,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort park brake (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 121,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Front Cross member corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,423 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 115,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,479 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 110,479 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

emmisions check not carried out due to exhaust leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,820 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 99,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,778 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 87,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre has cuts in the tread but not down to the cords

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,575 miles

damage to tailgate

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 30 Jul 2010 65,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to tailgate

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,841 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 51,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,208 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 38,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,686 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

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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AD03 WVP is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD03 WVP, 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 AD03 WVP registered?

AD03 WVP is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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