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EX05 XBR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,672 mi
Last recorded83,672 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 XBR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,672 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,209 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 80,209 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in the tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge and wearing on outside egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

Fail 19 Jun 2015 68,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 60,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rubber boots on front shocks perished

Fail 7 Jun 2014 60,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both rubber boots on front shocks perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,422 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 15,616 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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EX05 XBR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX05 XBR, 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 EX05 XBR registered?

EX05 XBR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is EX05 XBR safe to buy?

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