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DY05 NCN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,478 mi
Last recorded126,478 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 NCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 126,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 118,627 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 31 May 2013 118,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2012 108,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light flashing

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pad wear uneven

Pass 26 May 2011 92,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,977 miles

panel damage

Fail 19 Apr 2010 75,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

panel damage

Pass 21 Apr 2009 62,273 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 47,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DY05 NCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY05 NCN, 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

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What year was DY05 NCN registered?

DY05 NCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is DY05 NCN safe to buy?

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