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HJ05 YRO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,163 mi
Last recorded84,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YRO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,163 miles

Nearside Front dip beam output could be better

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspensions and underbody corrosion

some travel on parking brake lever

Fail 27 Jul 2019 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front dip beam output could be better

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

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspensions and underbody corrosion

some travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Link Bushes Splitting/Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall and Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished Outer Sidewall and Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,286 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,286 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,524 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clasp (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 62,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,043 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 56,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 50,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 44,956 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake disc's scored

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,722 miles

nearside wiper not clearing screen fully

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,165 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,045 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,395 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 33,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YRO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

HJ05 YRO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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