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LR05 DFD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DFD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,742 miles

Offside Rear Lamp is taped up

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr lense cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2018 75,541 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 75,541 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,987 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 54,987 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 54,981 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,438 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 50,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,087 miles

Oil leak

front windscreen has worn wiper damage not seriously affecting the drivers view

rear seats folded not allowing a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,087 miles

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

Oil leak

front windscreen has worn wiper damage not seriously affecting the drivers view

rear seats folded not allowing a full inspection of rear adult seat belts

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,487 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 21,631 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,567 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 8,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 6,002 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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LR05 DFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR05 DFD, 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 LR05 DFD registered?

LR05 DFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LR05 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 DFD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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