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HG05 YZW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,943 mi
Last recorded82,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YZW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 82,943 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 82,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 75,668 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2011 63,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,850 miles

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 20 May 2011 63,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

damage to front

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bodywork has scratches

Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,369 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 52,558 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 YZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

HG05 YZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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