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DE05 RVV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,545 mi
Last recorded77,545 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 RVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 77,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 68,331 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 68,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 62,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2014 57,160 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 57,160 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,842 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack around sidewalls

slight travel on handbrake lever

unable to check n/s/r seat-belt due to child seat fited

Pass 22 May 2012 41,814 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 41,814 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 35,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres becoming bald on edges.

Pass 20 May 2011 35,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres becoming bald on edges.

Pass 26 May 2010 30,388 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 24,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,927 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 RVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE05 RVV, 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 DE05 RVV registered?

DE05 RVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is DE05 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 RVV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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