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AE02 AUC

2002 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,279 mi
Last recorded127,279 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AUC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 127,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,296 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

n/s/r coil spring is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 98,514 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)

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 98,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,727 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 66,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre wear

objects hanging from rear view mirror causing obstruction to drivers view greater than 40mm in zone'b'(removed)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2009 52,332 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,051 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 20,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 20,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre tread is badly worn.

Offside front tyre tread is badly worn on the inside tread area.

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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AE02 AUC is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AE02 AUC, 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.

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AE02 AUC is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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