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Y668 GAP

2001 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,605 mi
Last recorded90,605 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 GAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 90,605 miles

front crossmember rusty

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2013 90,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember rusty

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,485 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,696 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre is perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,119 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded & front flexi joint detiriorating & rear flage joint

os front spring liner splitting away

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded & front flexi joint detiriorating & rear flage joint

os front spring liner splitting away

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,600 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 55,599 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,766 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,360 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 2,021 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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Y668 GAP is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y668 GAP, 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 Y668 GAP registered?

Y668 GAP is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y668 GAP safe to buy?

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