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AY55 YAH

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,145 mi
Last recorded165,145 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YAH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 165,145 miles

Catalitic converter operation could be improved

Exhaust deteriorating & leaking slightly

Front brake pads worn & brake discs deterioating

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Sump corroded & leaking oil

Fail 29 Aug 2017 165,138 miles

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

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

Catalitic converter operation could be improved

Exhaust deteriorating & leaking slightly

Front brake pads worn & brake discs deterioating

Noise from auxiliary drive belt area

Sump corroded & leaking oil

Pass 17 Aug 2016 155,138 miles

front tyres worn on edges

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 155,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2015 143,947 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2015 143,759 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 125,631 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,631 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 115,431 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 115,418 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 107,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 95,640 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 78,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,238 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,238 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AY55 YAH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY55 YAH, 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 AY55 YAH registered?

AY55 YAH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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