2002 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · SN02 AAV

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate but shows a concerning trend of deteriorating structural integrity. While it passed the most recent test in February 2026 at 92,129 miles, this followed a significant failure in November 2025 regarding excessive damage to the offside rear suspension mounting. The presence of repairs covered in underseal on both the offside and nearside rear mounts suggests an attempt to mask advanced corrosion rather than provide permanent structural welding, indicating that the chassis-level integrity is a critical point of failure. At 92,129 miles, this twenty-four-year vehicle has exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. However, the mileage pattern reveals periods of infrequent use. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered only 4,428 miles over a full year. This low-frequency usage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion in hidden areas, which is consistent with the damaged track rod end dust cover and structural rust noted in the February 2026 test. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sills and suspension mounting points to verify the quality of the previous structural repairs. The tester flagged a weakened offside rear brake disc in late 2025, so the braking system should be checked for uneven wear or pitting resulting from low use. The recurring issue of windscreen damage across multiple years suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. Given the history of structural corrosion failures, the vehicle carries a high risk of future MOT failure as the rust continues to spread beyond the masked repairs.