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EA05 JBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,560 mi
Last recorded117,560 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 JBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,560 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 117,560 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped at back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,601 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 100,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,759 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,759 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust corroded

offside headlamp aim weak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 47,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 40,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 24,445 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 May 2008 20,755 miles

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

cut to N/S/F tyre .Not deep enough to reach reinforing cords

Pass 10 May 2008 20,755 miles

cut to N/S/F tyre .Not deep enough to reach reinforing cords

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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EA05 JBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA05 JBY, 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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EA05 JBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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