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LG05 YAY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,083 mi
Last recorded85,083 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 YAY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,083 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,147 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,147 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,388 miles

g/box mount broken

Fail 28 Jan 2013 66,386 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

g/box mount broken

Pass 6 Jan 2012 61,512 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 61,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,845 miles

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

corroded front and rear brake discs

slightly split o/s wiper blade

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,485 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,745 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LG05 YAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG05 YAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG05 YAY?

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What year was LG05 YAY registered?

LG05 YAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is LG05 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 YAY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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