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DG05 STZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,577 mi
Last recorded106,577 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 STZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,577 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc's are both slightly worn & corroded.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor on balance test 29% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc is slightly discoloured.

Fail 17 Mar 2018 106,423 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dipped beams so dim no image made to test (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc's are both slightly worn & corroded.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor on balance test 29% variance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc is slightly discoloured.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,266 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Both sides tyres ageing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Both sides tyres ageing

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 94,127 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brakes both slightly binding

Rear tyres are perished and cracking to excess.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 88,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,245 miles

NSF Tyre has a minor cut on the outter sidewall (no cords exposed)also has slight wear on the inside edge of the tyres tread

NSR tyre is cracking on the outter edge of the Tyres tread

OSF Tyre is wearing on the inner edge of the Tyre's tread

OSR Tyre is cracking on the inner edge of the Tyres tread

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,895 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,802 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 68,247 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 68,247 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,524 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,371 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 STZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

DG05 STZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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