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AP54 AVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 67,358 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 67,356 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,169 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 48,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 39,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper rubber split

slight bind of n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Jul 2014 39,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper rubber split

slight bind of n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Jul 2013 25,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,954 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 23,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,937 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 20,937 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,595 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 14,414 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 14,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,310 miles

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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AP54 AVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP54 AVW, 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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AP54 AVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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