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Y479 DKF

2001 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Almera67,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 DKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,315 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 71,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,265 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 62,265 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2006 59,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on both front wishbones

Pass 12 Jul 2005 55,371 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 55,370 miles

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

N/S/F Wiper blade rubber splitting at ends

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

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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Y479 DKF is a 2001 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y479 DKF, 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 Y479 DKF registered?

Y479 DKF is a 2001 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y479 DKF safe to buy?

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