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DY55 WRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 94,805 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing to axle both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sump corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2024 94,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension and axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 60,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 60,141 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,544 miles

signs of corrosion front and rear suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,281 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

suspension/mountings have slight surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,455 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,731 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,512 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,622 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 22,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 17,857 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,147 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 15,977 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 WRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WRU, 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 DY55 WRU registered?

DY55 WRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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