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DG05 DCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,242 mi
Last recorded99,242 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,242 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,809 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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,192 miles

Oil Leak (sump)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Leak (sump)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,524 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 83,524 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,527 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,302 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,814 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 19,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 27,586 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,273 miles

slight damage to outer sidewall offside rear tyre

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 DCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG05 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

DG05 DCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DG05 DCU safe to buy?

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