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AE57 RWY

2008 Nissan Altima

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,974 mi
Last recorded177,974 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Altima77,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RWY
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 177,974 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 177,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 174,599 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 173,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 168,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 155,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 136,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 126,638 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 125,965 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body has an unsafe modification Wheel nuts sharp edge (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all rear exhaust joints (7.1.2)

tpms light on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,201 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,315 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,543 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,955 miles

o/s/r brake noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sat nav fitted in zone A

Fail 3 Oct 2011 41,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sat nav fitted in zone A

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

nearside inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,307 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 29,304 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Altima?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
8,831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 47
Side repeater missing 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Side repeater not working 34
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AE57 RWY is a 2008 Nissan Altima in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Altima models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 77,688 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 Altima fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 RWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Altima typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Altima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE57 RWY is a 2008 Nissan Altima, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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