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AK51 HYC

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,470 mi
Last recorded95,470 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emmissions high

front brake discs and pads worn close to limits

Fail 4 Nov 2011 95,468 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emmissions high

alternater belt shredding

front brake discs and pads worn close to limits

Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,632 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R Tyre perished + Worn on edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2010 89,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

body and chassis corroding

both inner sills corroding

f/r sus bushes wearing

f/r sus components corroding

n/s/f wing and bumper damaged

r/ tailgate damaged

screen marked

Pass 9 Mar 2009 76,707 miles

1 nearside and offside rear seatbelt visual check only child seat fitted

2 crack on nearside door mirror glass

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,738 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 41,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,170 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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AK51 HYC is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AK51 HYC, 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 AK51 HYC registered?

AK51 HYC is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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