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AK51 VYW

2001 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,614 mi
Last recorded51,614 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,346 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no road tax

no spare wheel

oil filter sweating

Fail 18 Jan 2012 46,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no road tax

no spare wheel

oil filter sweating

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,740 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body work damage to n/s/f wing

side wall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 33,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,995 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing on outside walls

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and close to 2m

rear no plate separating

Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,208 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 VYW is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

AK51 VYW is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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