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DE05 RCZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 RCZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 76,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 73,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive benefit fit of the doubt given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive benefit of the doubt given (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps deteriorated, benefit of the doubt given for mot

exhaust centre pipe blowing, but still secure

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,619 miles

minor oil leak from sump, front pads low,discs corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,736 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rears

screw in tread area of offside rear tyre

slight scoring on inner faces of both front brake discs

split around 2nd centre box,requires welding

sump plug leaking oil

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,561 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,404 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight side wall damage near side front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,082 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,732 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,716 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,532 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 18,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,439 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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DE05 RCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RCZ, 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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DE05 RCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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