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AK51 MLX

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 MLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,257 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

slight lip on front discs

slight lip on rear discs

Fail 28 Mar 2014 108,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

slight lip on front discs

slight lip on rear discs

Pass 30 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front box section rad mounting area showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking very badly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking 205 55r16

Fail 30 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front box section rad mounting area showing corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking very badly

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking 205 55r16

Pass 19 Mar 2012 88,518 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,517 miles

nearside numberplate light has low light output

various corrosion spots under vehicle body

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,846 miles

slight inner tread wear on front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,588 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,235 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 55,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,835 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 51,011 miles

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

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 MLX is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK51 MLX, 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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AK51 MLX is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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