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AJ51 VTV

2001 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 VTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,186 miles

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

Rear number plate debonding at top

front exhaust flexi corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2017 107,186 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear number plate debonding at top

front exhaust flexi corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2016 104,339 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,334 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,503 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2015 98,498 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,761 miles

flexi cover on exhaust torn

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,193 miles

front discs corroding

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,204 miles

front valance corroded

number plate light came on when tapped

Pass 22 Sep 2010 75,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 53,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,750 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 VTV is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ51 VTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ51 VTV registered?

AJ51 VTV is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AJ51 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 VTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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