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AK51 VYP

2001 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier still in the box (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

exhaust is corroded

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded

hand brake has very little reserve travel left , needs adjustment / repair

inner & outer sills are corroded

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the front anti roll bar links / D bushes

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier still in the box (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

exhaust is corroded

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroded

front & rear subframe areas & all the suspension components are corroded

hand brake has very little reserve travel left , needs adjustment / repair

inner & outer sills are corroded

oil leak in the engine Bay Area

slight play in the front anti roll bar links / D bushes

slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 93,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention needed asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight seep of oil on steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2017 87,796 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 82,057 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 75,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust heat gard loose on front pipe

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,993 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat gard loose on front pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2014 70,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiperblades split

nearside front tyre on 2mm, wearing inner edge and split across tread

offside front tyre on 2mm, wearing inner edge and split across tread

rear number plate delaminating

slight rust lip on rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,096 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,096 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,315 miles

n/s/r disc damaged slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r disc damaged slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,192 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 47,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 42,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 34,563 miles

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 VYP is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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