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HJ05 TGY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 TGY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,459 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 83,799 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

front both tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2015 83,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

front both tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,267 miles

o/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,572 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 70,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,409 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 34,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,118 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,201 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 TGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

HJ05 TGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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