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HJ05 ZNL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,875 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 137,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 116,345 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 116,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,737 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 104,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,857 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut to inner sidewall (not to cord)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,901 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre has cut to inner sidewall (not to cord)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 84,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 65,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

front brakes only just within limits 24% ????

sill cover fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 17 Nov 2011 65,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake service

sill cover fitted and unable to inspect outer sills fully

Pass 18 Feb 2011 61,581 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,o/s/f 4mm

Fail 18 Feb 2011 61,581 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm,o/s/f 4mm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,485 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn

n/s and o/s/r brake discs pitted and scoured

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,655 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 8 Mar 2008 44,755 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 ZNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

HJ05 ZNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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