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DV55 UTL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UTL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,670 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment On caliper (3.5.1f)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre is heavily worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,686 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 51,881 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 51,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 45,310 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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 40,395 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,215 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 33,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,709 miles

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

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

surface rust too rear brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 12,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 12,692 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DV55 UTL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV55 UTL, 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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DV55 UTL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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