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HJ05 HWV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 HWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,297 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 88,292 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 79,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever has restricted movement

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 71,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,351 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2017 64,351 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 52,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Feb 2015 52,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,698 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge & both on 2mm.

n/s/r tyre on 3mm.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,151 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 29,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,442 miles

o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 22,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,725 miles

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

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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HJ05 HWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ05 HWV, 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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HJ05 HWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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