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AJ02 CHO

2002 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,331 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,193 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,791 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 88,996 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 88,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 84,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage repair by o/s/r near road wheel

n/s fuel tank strap slight rust

o/s/r wheel arch damage repair

Pass 15 Apr 2008 73,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,775 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 65,775 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 54,173 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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AJ02 CHO is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ02 CHO, 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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AJ02 CHO is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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