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AM51 VBA

2002 Nissan Altima

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,711 mi
Last recorded217,711 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Altima81,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 VBA
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 217,711 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 216,750 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 200,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2013 200,146 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewall

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2012 188,314 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine missfiring at idle

nearside and offside antiroll bar links may come off in time it is difficult to secure the boot on these type of joints.(new links would have been better)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 188,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine missfiring at idle

How Reliable is the Nissan Altima?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
8,831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 47
Side repeater missing 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Side repeater not working 34
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AM51 VBA is a 2002 Nissan Altima in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Altima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,109 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 Altima fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM51 VBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Altima typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Altima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AM51 VBA is a 2002 Nissan Altima, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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