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AJ51 DTV

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,397 mi
Last recorded151,397 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 DTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 151,397 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 145,965 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 138,192 miles

Both rear coilsprings are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Exhaust front flexi section is starting to split

Front lower panel is corroded

NSF tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

NSR tyre is heavily perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fuel lines are corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2015 138,192 miles

Both rear coilsprings are corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Exhaust front flexi section is starting to split

Front lower panel is corroded

NSF tyre is worn heavily on inner edge

NSR tyre is heavily perished

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fuel lines are corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 127,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 112,593 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 112,593 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 109,110 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 107,828 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,369 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 105,188 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 103,891 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 80,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,329 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,708 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 59,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 41,220 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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AJ51 DTV is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ51 DTV, 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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AJ51 DTV is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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