2002 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · YG52 ORC
2002 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 124,709 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YG52 ORC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2021
- 124,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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YG52 ORC MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (YG52 ORC) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen + wiper blades not tested (”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split ”; “Emissions not tested Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2002 model year cars.
- 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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