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YG03 LPY

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 LPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 75,348 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 75,054 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Corrosion area of battery tray.

Exhaust leak at center box.

Split pin missing from O/S/F hub.

Pass 16 May 2014 68,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2014 68,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2013 64,468 miles

Brake servo corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 64,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 59,019 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 59,018 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on front slam panel not within any prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering

Pass 18 May 2011 52,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front slam panel not within any prescribed area and not effecting braking or steering

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,504 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,219 miles

front crossmember holed and weak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,986 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 25,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside mirror cracked, view to rear adequate.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,568 miles

offside mirror cracked but still gives view to rear of vehicle.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,265 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,265 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

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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YG03 LPY is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YG03 LPY, 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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What year was YG03 LPY registered?

YG03 LPY is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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