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Nissan Almera

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,497 cc

Y208 SLCMOT history

Y208 SLC is a grey petrol Nissan Almera first used on 4 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,364 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 SLC was last recorded at 108,364 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2009: 62,258 miles, lower than 577,774 miles on 19 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,242 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,122 miles
Average per year
3,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,364 miles
  • 2025 – 106,242 miles
  • 2024 – 103,712 miles
  • 2023 – 101,203 miles
  • 2022 – 98,261 miles
  • 2021 – 95,422 miles
  • 2020 – 93,439 miles
  • 2019 – 87,606 miles
  • 2018 – 84,020 miles
  • 2017 – 83,474 miles
  • 2016 – 82,513 miles
  • 2015 – 81,060 miles
  • 2014 – 78,050 miles
  • 2013 – 75,978 miles
  • 2012 – 73,593 miles
  • 2011 – 70,009 miles
  • 2010 – 66,390 miles
  • 2009 – 62,258 miles
  • 2008 – 577,774 miles
  • 2007 – 52,868 miles
  • 2006 – 46,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,364 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,364 miles (+2,122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,364 miles
    Test number
    957644222591
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    983892565777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail106,242 miles (+2,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    805524558529
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass103,712 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    259611210652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail103,648 miles (+2,445)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,648 miles
    Test number
    561282167945
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,203 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    243024196278
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,203 miles (+2,942)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,203 miles
    Test number
    886841578537
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,261 miles (+2,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    439501303741
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass95,422 miles (+1,983)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    396620601407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass93,439 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    943825838947
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,409 miles (+5,803)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,409 miles
    Test number
    427687231439
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass87,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    585098959330
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Fail87,606 miles (+3,586)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    323503351290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass84,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    587276917619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mount rusty

  15. Fail84,020 miles (+546)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    258153739731
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mount rusty

  16. Pass83,474 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,474 miles
    Test number
    315625610043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    241803112798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,513 miles (+1,453)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,513 miles
    Test number
    148460837520
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  19. Pass81,060 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,060 miles
    Test number
    516465268083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,050 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    555177544221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,978 miles (+2,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,978 miles
    Test number
    777120643227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass73,593 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    775827232287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,009 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    748795931265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,390 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    723146030219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,258 miles (-515,516)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    131818639211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass577,774 miles (+524,906)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    577,774 miles
    Test number
    260112138228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,868 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    504836027281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,418 miles
    Test number
    163164336281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 SLC

Does Y208 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 SLC is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y208 SLC?
The MOT on Y208 SLC is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 SLC done?
Y208 SLC was recorded at 108,364 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
Has Y208 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y208 SLC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y208 SLC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y208 SLC find?
Y208 SLC passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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