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DF54 BBJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 BBJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 61,668 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,153 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 57,951 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 57,951 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

marks in windscreen

offside front tyre outer wall has minor damage

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2013 52,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

marks in windscreen

offside front tyre outer wall has minor damage

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,682 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slight cracking

minor damage nearside front tyre wall

wiper marks in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,060 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,106 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,050 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 34,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,175 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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DF54 BBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 DF54 BBJ, 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 DF54 BBJ registered?

DF54 BBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is DF54 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF54 BBJ 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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