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DA54 MLJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,029 mi
Last recorded107,029 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MLJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 107,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,519 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 90,363 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 70,559 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,998 miles

nearside mirror is damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,523 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 46,523 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 21,891 miles

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread depth

Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,891 miles

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

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread depth

Pass 16 Jan 2008 16,602 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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DA54 MLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA54 MLJ, 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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DA54 MLJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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