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LY54 DFF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,200 mi
Last recorded70,200 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 70,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,572 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check O/S/R seatbelt because child seat fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to check O/S/R seatbelt because child seat fitted.

Pass 18 May 2012 58,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 47,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2010 36,663 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 20,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2007 14,567 miles

nearside front hub cap missing

Fail 13 Dec 2007 14,567 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front hub cap missing

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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LY54 DFF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LY54 DFF, 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

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What year was LY54 DFF registered?

LY54 DFF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is LY54 DFF safe to buy?

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