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AF03 NVU

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,064 mi
Last recorded134,064 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,059 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,500 miles

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

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

rear inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,992 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Rear number plate loose

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 112,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has damage to tread area (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate slightly loose

both rear inner sills corroded within prescribed areas not yet excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 97,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 87,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 78,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,030 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,629 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 49,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,798 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,764 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,436 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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AF03 NVU is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF03 NVU, 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 AF03 NVU registered?

AF03 NVU is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AF03 NVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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