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MJ52 NWS

2002 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 NWS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 66,302 miles

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2015 66,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 62,021 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 62,021 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 28 May 2013 56,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished on sidewall

Pass 20 Jul 2012 51,787 miles

Oil leak

corroison to rad cross member

Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

corroison to rad cross member

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,928 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 41,893 miles

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

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

front roll bar link bushes spliting.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,893 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front roll bar link bushes spliting.

n/s/r brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,476 miles

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,127 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,645 miles

nail n/s/front tyre close to shoulder

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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MJ52 NWS is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,387 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 MJ52 NWS, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ52 NWS is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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