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DE05 RWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 72,439 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Fail 22 Nov 2021 72,439 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,687 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 68,687 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 65,652 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,378 miles

Rear wiper blade split may mark screen

Fail 2 May 2018 58,378 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)

Rear wiper blade split may mark screen

Pass 26 Apr 2017 56,276 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 56,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,162 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,155 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,659 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,889 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 37,974 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,679 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 31,679 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,591 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 18,225 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 RWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

DE05 RWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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