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MT55 AKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,442 mi
Last recorded109,442 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 109,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 107,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 107,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 105,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak under the engine

Fail 28 May 2016 105,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak under the engine

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,693 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 90,925 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 90,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 84,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 77,012 miles

The N/S/R lamp lense is damaged but all lights not effected

Fail 17 May 2012 77,012 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

The N/S/R lamp lense is damaged but all lights not effected

Pass 6 May 2011 63,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,305 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 47,624 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 39,318 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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MT55 AKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MT55 AKJ, 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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MT55 AKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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