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AE02 AVG

2002 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,140 mi
Last recorded81,140 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 AVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,140 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,766 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2009 69,275 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front+n/s rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 62,906 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 62,815 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 52,118 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2006 43,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 AVG is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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