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DG05 CWL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim set on extreme lower end of scale - unable to adjust

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 - Has been run on whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 61,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim set on extreme lower end of scale - unable to adjust

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 - Has been run on whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Obscured by tape at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,300 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 46,118 miles

front brake DISCS lipped/worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 46,109 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake DISCS lipped/worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,364 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)

nearside rear tyre age cracking on tyrewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,799 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 19,687 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 17,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 17,306 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,804 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 13,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 11,044 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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DG05 CWL 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 DG05 CWL, 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 DG05 CWL registered?

DG05 CWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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