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DG55 AKP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AKP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,399 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 98,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,599 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured ring (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear transverse axle beam stabiliser bar (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,709 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 77,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 77,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,142 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 73,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,923 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,052 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,521 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 28,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,955 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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DG55 AKP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG55 AKP, 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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DG55 AKP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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