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HJ05 NSV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,543 mi
Last recorded42,543 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NSV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,543 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 42,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 41,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,737 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 31 Jan 2014 40,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jan 2013 37,043 miles

wipers will not turn off with ignition on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,960 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 33,960 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,583 miles

wipers will not turn off when selected with engine running

Fail 5 Jan 2011 30,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

wipers will not turn off when selected with engine running

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,377 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 25,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,831 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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HJ05 NSV 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 57.1%.

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 NSV, 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 HJ05 NSV registered?

HJ05 NSV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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