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Nissan Almera

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,497 cc

Y38 YGHMOT history

Y38 YGH is a blue petrol Nissan Almera first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,750 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 YGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 YGH was last recorded at 84,750 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,707 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,043 miles
Average per year
3,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,750 miles
  • 2025 – 80,707 miles
  • 2024 – 72,788 miles
  • 2023 – 62,791 miles
  • 2022 – 55,849 miles
  • 2021 – 50,268 miles
  • 2020 – 46,541 miles
  • 2019 – 42,277 miles
  • 2018 – 38,268 miles
  • 2017 – 35,630 miles
  • 2016 – 34,900 miles
  • 2015 – 33,897 miles
  • 2014 – 32,700 miles
  • 2013 – 31,779 miles
  • 2012 – 31,300 miles
  • 2011 – 30,587 miles
  • 2010 – 28,885 miles
  • 2009 – 27,805 miles
  • 2008 – 24,679 miles
  • 2007 – 22,119 miles
  • 2006 – 19,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,750 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,750 miles (+4,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    792031275332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass80,707 miles (+7,919)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    668810780800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    626319210969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,788 miles (+9,997)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,788 miles
    Test number
    573088199367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    926510954999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit
  6. Fail62,791 miles (+6,942)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,791 miles
    Test number
    332662379892
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit
  7. Pass55,849 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    326680293599
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
  8. Fail55,849 miles (+5,581)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    852408027640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is perished
  9. Pass50,268 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    149709910996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,541 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    184127904255
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. Fail46,541 miles (+4,264)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,541 miles
    Test number
    244881543063
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass42,277 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,277 miles
    Test number
    186101147199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    179885930011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,268 miles (+2,638)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,268 miles
    Test number
    123299821197
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass35,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    590338981086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail35,630 miles (+730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    665382908803
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (7.1.2)
  17. Pass34,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    516170896872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,898 miles (+1,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    880804630681
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  19. Pass33,897 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,897 miles
    Test number
    805419375079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,700 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    659458574078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,779 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    625154583072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,300 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,300 miles
    Test number
    828933482070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,587 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,587 miles
    Test number
    296784181093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,885 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    723433780056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,805 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,805 miles
    Test number
    172924589001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,679 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,679 miles
    Test number
    932316388078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    541312087076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,119 miles (+2,956)2 dangerous6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,119 miles
    Test number
    382012387017
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteManifold heat sheild has loose bolts
  29. Pass19,163 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,163 miles
    Test number
    274499576018
    • NoteBoth offside tyre outer sidewalls perrished
    • NoteN/S front tyre outer sidewall damaged, N/S rear tyre worn on edge

Questions about Y38 YGH

Does Y38 YGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 YGH is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 YGH?
The MOT on Y38 YGH is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 YGH done?
Y38 YGH was recorded at 84,750 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,281 miles a year.
Has Y38 YGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 YGH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 YGH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 YGH find?
Y38 YGH passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/65/15.

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