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MF05 RNO

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 RNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 85,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 85,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

drivers mirror cover missing

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 28 Mar 2019 80,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

drivers mirror cover missing

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,626 miles

o/s/f wheel stiff to rotate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear shock absorber dust covers showing deterioration

Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,044 miles

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,696 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 46,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,394 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 39,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,442 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 36,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,042 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,042 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,273 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,282 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,720 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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MF05 RNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MF05 RNO, 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 MF05 RNO registered?

MF05 RNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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