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AO55 HXU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,528 mi
Last recorded102,528 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HXU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 102,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 102,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing heavily on edges and are smooth

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,719 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 95,718 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,260 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 78,260 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,063 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2013 71,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2012 62,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,165 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,161 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,946 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 39,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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AO55 HXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 HXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO55 HXU registered?

AO55 HXU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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