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HY05 YHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 YHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,804 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 71,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 66,690 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 66,690 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight cracked (1.7.5a)

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

front inner shoulder tyre wearing slightly, offsode

front outer sidewall tyre show signs [cuts] deterioration, nearside

Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight cracked (1.7.5a)

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

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

front inner shoulder tyre wearing slightly, offsode

front outer sidewall tyre show signs [cuts] deterioration, nearside

Pass 24 Oct 2015 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2015 58,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged and cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,858 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,954 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 29,037 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked around edges

Fail 11 Jan 2008 29,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracked around edges

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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HY05 YHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HY05 YHL, 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 HY05 YHL registered?

HY05 YHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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