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HG05 EFB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,292 mi
Last recorded134,292 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 EFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 134,292 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,492 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 99,246 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 99,193 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2013 91,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 91,432 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,758 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 64,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Off side no plate lamp temporarily repaired

Rear tyres barely legal

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,356 miles

Off side no plate lamp temporarily repaired

Rear tyres barely legal

Fail 9 Apr 2011 53,914 miles

Chip in windscreen

Hand brake travel long

O/S number plate light dim

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant cap missing

Pass 9 Apr 2011 53,914 miles

Chip in windscreen

Hand brake travel long

O/S number plate light dim

coolant cap missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,108 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,950 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

slight bind to offside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,073 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,696 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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HG05 EFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG05 EFB, 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 HG05 EFB registered?

HG05 EFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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