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DU55 YGP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,032 mi
Last recorded180,032 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 YGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 180,032 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 179,885 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 149,109 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 149,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,244 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 112,889 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,726 miles

Advise tickover requires adjusting slower close to maximum speed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,731 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 24,731 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DU55 YGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU55 YGP, 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 DU55 YGP registered?

DU55 YGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DU55 YGP safe to buy?

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