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HG05 YNC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,166 mi
Last recorded120,166 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YNC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 120,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 120,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 17 Oct 2016 114,274 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Fail 17 Oct 2016 114,274 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,985 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,674 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,443 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,375 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,040 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 15,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,785 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 YNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

HG05 YNC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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