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AJ02 JGU

2002 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,727 mi
Last recorded78,727 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 76,798 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,729 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 69,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,100 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,100 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 May 2018 64,523 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 60,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 56,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,533 miles

1.nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 48,658 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2013 45,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,692 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 36,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 19,215 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to limits (worn inner tread)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,876 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 JGU is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AJ02 JGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ02 JGU registered?

AJ02 JGU is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is AJ02 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 JGU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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