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DS05 BYL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,743 mi
Last recorded88,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BYL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,743 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,149 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,685 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,813 miles

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

slight damage on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2011 50,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,503 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 31,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 22,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 22,261 miles

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

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

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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DS05 BYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS05 BYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS05 BYL?

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What year was DS05 BYL registered?

DS05 BYL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is DS05 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 BYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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