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AY05 YUR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,276 mi
Last recorded153,276 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YUR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 153,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 153,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section split away from rear section rear section heavily corroded. (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working tell tale coming on with side lights not working as it should (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% dim (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excess smoke emmited during road test to mot station.

oil level on minimum.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,535 miles

Dent in near side rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jul 2016 146,535 miles

Dent in near side rear outer sill

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,467 miles

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 141,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 129,012 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,042 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,042 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,219 miles

offside dip beam light reduced, bulb may need replacing soon

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

offside dip beam light reduced, bulb may need replacing soon

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,073 miles

slight oil leak oil filter

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 YUR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YUR, 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 YUR registered?

AY05 YUR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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