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AF04 GVC

2004 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,918 mi
Last recorded122,918 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Almera59,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2017 122,918 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread deteriorated

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak oil all over engine area ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 118,410 miles

Engine oil leak

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive play

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Offside front wiper split

Slight play through steering inner rack ends

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 118,410 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper starting to smear

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorated but no excessive play

Offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Offside front wiper split

Slight play through steering inner rack ends

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion to the front flexy exhaust pipe

front wipers worn/split

nearside rear tyre perished and worn thin,uneven to the inner tred

child seat incorrectly fitted(very loose)to the nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection to the adult seat belt

Pass 16 Jan 2014 108,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

underside rusting

Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

underside rusting

Fail 15 Jan 2014 108,576 miles

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

Advanced corrosion to rear brake calipers

Advancing corrosion to front suspension subframe, front arms, front hubs, and front shock absorbers

General corrosion to rear inner sills, floor pans and chassis

General corrosion to rear subframe, rearaxle beam and components

Rear metal brake pipes joined as hoses

Rear metal brake pipes mounting adrift by fuel tank

Some brake pedal sponginess and pedal creep

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Various chips on windscreen, close to limits o/s

Fail 7 Jan 2014 108,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Advanced corrosion to rear brake calipers

Advancing corrosion to front suspension subframe, front arms, front hubs, and front shock absorbers

General corrosion to rear inner sills, floor pans and chassis

General corrosion to rear subframe, rearaxle beam and components

Power steering noisey operation

Some corrosion to brake hose ferules

Uneven wear and corrosion to o/s/f brake disc

Various chips on windscreen, close to limits o/s

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,662 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,980 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,447 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 83,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,282 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,033 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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AF04 GVC is a 2004 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,550 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 AF04 GVC, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF04 GVC is a 2004 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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