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AE02 AVR

2002 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 109,971 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,372 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs are corroded

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

front crossmember corroded

off side rear tyre inner wall is split but no ply or cords showing

plastic sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

rear brake discs are pitted

rear brakes are noisey when applyed

Fail 11 Jul 2011 95,372 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs are corroded

brake service

front brake discs are pitted

front crossmember corroded

plastic sill covers fitted and unable to inspect outer sills

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2008 92,989 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 92,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake service

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,171 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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AE02 AVR is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AVR, 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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What year was AE02 AVR registered?

AE02 AVR is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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