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AJ51 VRZ

2001 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,256 mi
Last recorded104,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VRZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 104,256 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 100,209 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,664 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,260 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 55,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 55,156 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 45,248 miles

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

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

advise long handbrake traval

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,068 miles

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

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 VRZ is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ51 VRZ, 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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What year was AJ51 VRZ registered?

AJ51 VRZ is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is AJ51 VRZ safe to buy?

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