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DA54 RCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,980 mi
Last recorded104,980 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 RCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,980 miles

front tyres wearing down legal limit

power steering slightly leaking

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,881 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,305 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,176 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 50,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,918 miles

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

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

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

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 RCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA54 RCV registered?

DA54 RCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is DA54 RCV safe to buy?

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