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HJ55 YEF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YEF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,932 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 146,932 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 132,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,299 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,634 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 108,740 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

damp on master cylinder

front & rear inner brake pads look low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge/small cuts

rear discs surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2013 102,727 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

damp on master cylinder

front & rear inner brake pads look low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge/small cuts

rear discs surface corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,876 miles

bonnet damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 68,786 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,949 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 46,478 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 46,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HJ55 YEF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ55 YEF, 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 YEF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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