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V203 GLY

2000 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Nissan Almera70,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 GLY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 151,560 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

nearside rear number plate light dim in operation

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

strong advise nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2018 151,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded as marked. close to rear shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wiper blades split at ends

nearside rear number plate light dim in operation

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

strong advise nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge

strong advise! corrosion to front crossmember, under radiator. heavily corroded at front lower engine mounting area

Pass 14 Sep 2017 146,443 miles

EML is on

n,s,f tyre low on tread

n,s,r tyre low on tread

o,s,f tyre low inner edge

o,s,r shock leaking

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML is on

n,s,f tyre low on tread

n,s,r tyre low on tread

o,s,f tyre low inner edge

o,s,r shock leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2016 143,186 miles

engine light on

offside rear chassis corroded

strong advise! front cross member corroded and weak

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

engine light on

offside rear chassis corroded

strong advise! front cross member corroded and weak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,507 miles

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls worn. poss run flat?

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls worn. poss run flat?

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 117,061 miles

front exhaust corroded at flexi mounting area

Fail 11 Jul 2013 117,061 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front exhaust corroded at flexi mounting area

Pass 9 Jun 2012 106,134 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 106,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,918 miles

both front lower ball joint gaiters badly split

offside rear number plate light dim in operation

Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front lower ball joint gaiters badly split

front brake discs worn

offside rear number plate light dim in operation

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,919 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush split (as Marked ).

Slight brake bind offside front .

Nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge.Close to wear bars .

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,922 miles

185/65/15 v

Brake fluid level low .

Front and rear brake pads worn low .

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 77,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

185/65/15 v

Brake fluid level low .

Front and rear brake pads worn low .

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,220 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 68,178 miles

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

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

brake fluid low in reservoir

offside front sidelight dim in operation

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,745 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,619 miles

front brake imbalance of 24%

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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V203 GLY is a 2000 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V203 GLY, 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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V203 GLY is a 2000 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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