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AF51 XLC

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

214,857 mi
Last recorded214,857 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 214,857 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross member very corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s/ and o/s rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 203,609 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 203,609 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Lower crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 193,835 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 193,835 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 164,934 miles

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 164,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 143,967 miles

both headlights in poor condition.

damage to n/s doors.

damage to o/s/r door.

floor to sill areas corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

o/s number plate dim.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 143,954 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlights in poor condition.

damage to n/s doors.

damage to o/s/r door.

floor to sill areas corroded.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

o/s number plate dim.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 128,598 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 128,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 105,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2010 105,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,710 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 88,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 63,134 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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AF51 XLC is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 67,546 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 AF51 XLC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF51 XLC is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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