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MW05 XPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,028 mi
Last recorded60,028 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,028 miles

both rear light outer covers missing not showing white lights

Fail 17 Mar 2017 60,028 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear light outer covers missing not showing white lights

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,560 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 54,559 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2011 34,003 miles

front and rear brake pads low, advise replacement within 1000 miles.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,002 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,668 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends.

near side rear tyre low tresd outer edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 22,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 22,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres low tread outer edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,548 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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MW05 XPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW05 XPU, 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 MW05 XPU registered?

MW05 XPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is MW05 XPU safe to buy?

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