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DU05 HYW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 60,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 60,244 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort Parking Brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension link arm corroded.

Fail 5 May 2015 57,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension link arm corroded.

Pass 6 May 2014 54,613 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 54,613 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,239 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,760 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 43,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,207 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 28,304 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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DU05 HYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU05 HYW, 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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DU05 HYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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