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AU05 WXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,020 mi
Last recorded110,020 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 WXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 110,020 miles

Front number slightly damaged

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 99,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 99,715 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 89,642 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear x2 nails in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 185-65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f + o/s/f headlights

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r + o/s/r brake sticky

Fail 26 Feb 2014 69,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

n/s/r + o/s/r brake sticky

Pass 26 Jun 2013 61,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 61,266 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,434 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,164 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,612 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 38,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 30,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Fail 1 May 2009 30,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,967 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,292 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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AU05 WXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU05 WXL, 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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AU05 WXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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