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DCZ 4253

2000 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,390 mi
Last recorded109,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 4253
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded front to back

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to front crossmember and front chassis

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2012 109,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded front to back

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to front crossmember and front chassis

surface corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 24 May 2011 106,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil on steering rack

Fail 23 May 2011 109,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil on steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness of oil on steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2010 107,791 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness of oil on steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2009 104,852 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 104,852 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,785 miles

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

o/s front wheel trim missing

Fail 29 Jan 2008 100,783 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel trim missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 96,354 miles

front of nearside sill damaged

offside front wheel trim missing

Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,066 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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DCZ 4253 is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 70,099 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 DCZ 4253, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DCZ 4253 is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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