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AY05 XJT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,681 mi
Last recorded116,681 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XJT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 116,681 miles

Nearside Front and offside rear tyre valve damaged.

bothside rear brake pads worn thin.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 116,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction need diagnosic (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack seal or gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front and offside rear tyre valve damaged.

bothside rear brake pads worn thin.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,505 miles

Nearside Front head lamp lights output poor , marginal pass.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter or seal seeping oil.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp lights output poor , marginal pass.

Offside Front steering rack gaiter or seal seeping oil.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 107,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,861 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,261 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,041 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 88,041 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 82,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,244 miles

N/s mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,040 miles

n/s mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,744 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 45,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

n/s mirror glass cracked.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,092 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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AY05 XJT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY05 XJT, 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 AY05 XJT registered?

AY05 XJT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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