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MC05 YGH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,010 mi
Last recorded84,010 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YGH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,010 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low also performance only just met (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn pads appear ok

both front tyres very low tread and badly worn on edges strong advise

both rear tyres cracking in treads and starting to wear on edges

front exhaust joint blowing

light corrosion to both rear inner sill areas

rear brake discs worn pads very low

Pass 6 Feb 2015 77,871 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting and worn

both front brake discs worn on inner faces pads ok

both front tyres low tread worn on edges

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake discs worn pads low strong advise on pads

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,689 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front tyres waring on edges and n/s getting low in tread

n/s rear brake pads starting to get low

rear exhaust deteriarated and blowing also joints poor and front heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,474 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front brake discs lipped and pads low

front and centre exhaust heat shields insecure and front exhaust joint corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,473 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front brake discs lipped and pads low

front and centre exhaust heat shields insecure and front exhaust joint corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,982 miles

o/s wiper blade poor and marks in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,611 miles

all four road tyres low tread strong advise on fronts

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,950 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,411 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 46,411 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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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MC05 YGH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC05 YGH, 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 MC05 YGH registered?

MC05 YGH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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