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DY55 YWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,547 mi
Last recorded38,547 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 38,547 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

GEAR CHANGE STIFF

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AND MAY BE MORE SEVERELY CORRODED UNDER COATING

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE PARTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,993 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

GEAR CHANGE STIFF

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING AND MAY BE MORE SEVERELY CORRODED UNDER COATING

VARIOUS UNDERSIDE PARTS STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,671 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

rear wiper arm missing

sump heavly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,611 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s headlight lower mount broken [still secure]

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,516 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,625 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 49,625 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 38,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

DY55 YWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DY55 YWJ safe to buy?

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