2002 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · RJ02 WNZ
2002 Nissan Almera (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 117,282 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ02 WNZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 117,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ02 WNZ 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 (RJ02 WNZ) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))”.
RJ02 WNZ Mileage History
- 18/05/2023110,108 mi
- 23/05/2023110,108 mi
- 01/06/2024113,353 mi+3,245 mi
- 04/06/2024113,356 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/2025117,282 mi+3,926 mi
Average of roughly 3,533 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: 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.
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