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DG05 ZVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,126 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 85,166 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 85,166 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 79,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 73,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 61,017 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Aug 2016 61,017 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,907 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,533 miles

2 x front tyres wearing inner and outer edges. 195/55R16 87V

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,799 miles

o/s headlamp slightly dim on dipped beam.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded on the inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 26,918 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,843 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 ZVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

Is DG05 ZVR safe to buy?

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