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HJ05 UAP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UAP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 105,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre outter side wall slight cut but no cords showing

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 105,184 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre outter side wall slight cut but no cords showing

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,322 miles

Offside front tyre started to wear on inner edge slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,690 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 71,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

advise complete inspection of brakes all round

discs corroded all round

offside front disc looks like brake has been running hot possibly because of low pads?

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,902 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,902 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,263 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear 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 UAP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ05 UAP registered?

HJ05 UAP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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