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DE05 CFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 119,206 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,127 miles

offside of rear bumper damaged

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

offside of rear bumper damaged

offside rear tyre close to limit and cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,160 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

rear wiper blade split

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,926 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 48,639 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear light cluster damaged

oil leak from filter

slight power steering leak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 30,978 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 30,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DE05 CFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE05 CFL, 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 DE05 CFL registered?

DE05 CFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is DE05 CFL safe to buy?

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