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AK51 VYL

2001 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VYL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 124,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,972 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 117,972 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 106,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,223 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,282 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,713 miles

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres 3 mm

Fail 2 Nov 2009 79,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres 3 mm

Pass 15 Oct 2008 73,273 miles

o/s/f and rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,618 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 57,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VYL is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 AK51 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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