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HJ55 UHB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 UHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 142,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside mirror back cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump very rusty and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 142,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened axle stabiliser holed and rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside mirror back cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump very rusty and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,123 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,832 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 102,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,535 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,026 miles

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

centre exhaust sheild broken off

front subframe and bottom arms getting rusty

n/s/ wiper rubber split at ends

nosie on front of engine

Fail 11 Sep 2013 58,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

centre exhaust sheild broken off

front subframe and bottom arms getting rusty

n/s/ wiper rubber split at ends

nosie on front of engine

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,528 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,930 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 21,246 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on discs vehicle been standing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,246 miles

surface corrosion on discs vehicle been standing

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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HJ55 UHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HJ55 UHB, 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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HJ55 UHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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