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AK51 VZC

2001 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,327 mi
Last recorded115,327 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 VZC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 115,327 miles

185/65/15 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Fail 10 Sep 2016 115,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

185/65/15 O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 113,042 miles

Headlamp insecure insecure no patern (1.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 109,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 109,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 107,690 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 104,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 97,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 97,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 90,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 90,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,420 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 77,420 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 69,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,117 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 VZC is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

AK51 VZC is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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