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PJ03 YCC

2003 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,531 mi
Last recorded94,531 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 YCC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes binding.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,527 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brakes binding.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,175 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,126 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 78,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose on front section

exhaust is showings of corrosion front to rear

front lower crossmember has been replaced/ repaired

light marks to windscreen within swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2009 72,435 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 72,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 67,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,813 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,218 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 42,218 miles

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

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

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

discs scored †pads not visible †n/s front on legal limits †both rear tyres 2mm †chip in windscreen in drivers view less 10mm

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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PJ03 YCC is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 YCC, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ03 YCC is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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