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DG05 ZRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,620 mi
Last recorded94,620 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 94,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,917 miles

nearside rear light is damaged.

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,917 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light is damaged.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,801 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 May 2012 72,082 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 64,544 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 64,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 61,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,972 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 ZRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU registered?

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

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