2002 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · LN02 DPY
2002 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 147,595 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN02 DPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2023
- 147,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN02 DPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (LN02 DPY) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2023 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
LN02 DPY Mileage History
- 21/03/2022145,168 mi
- 01/04/2022145,213 mi+45 mi
- 29/03/2023147,593 mi+2,380 mi
- 30/03/2023147,595 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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