2002 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · LC51 HCD
2002 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 43,265 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC51 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 43,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC51 HCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (LC51 HCD) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LC51 HCD Mileage History
- 14/08/202441,679 mi
- 20/08/202441,690 mi+11 mi
- 12/08/202542,480 mi+790 mi
- 13/08/202542,484 mi+4 mi
- 18/08/202643,265 mi+781 mi
Average of roughly 789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 1.5 and 1.8 petrols can develop chain rattle and cam/crank correlation issues, especially if oil changes have been missed.
- Rear Floor and Arch CorrosionSerious
Budget use and neglected rustproofing mean rear arches and floor edges often become the real MOT threat on surviving cars.
- Crank and Cam Sensor FailureModerate
Faulty sensors cause intermittent cutting out or a non-start, and are common enough to be a stock fix on ageing Almeras.
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