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DY55 EPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,015 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

o/s headlight dimmer then n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2021 99,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 85,160 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front brake slightly grabbing

Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,930 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

offside front brake slightly grabbing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insicure reatatched

Fail 5 Jul 2018 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insicure reatatched

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2017 73,851 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,776 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 69,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,847 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,392 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracked and perished

Handbrake travel high

Slight corrosion of offside rear metal brake pipe. (in wheel arch)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 52,392 miles

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracked and perished

Handbrake travel high

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion of offside rear metal brake pipe. (in wheel arch)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,850 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,492 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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DY55 EPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 EPU, 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 DY55 EPU registered?

DY55 EPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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