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NC05 DVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 DVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,583 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer walls damaged due to running at low pressure

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded at n/s/r

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes greased

windscreen scratched badly on o/s but not seriously affecting view

Fail 22 Aug 2017 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to rack area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front tyre inner and outer walls damaged due to running at low pressure

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut but not to cord

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipe corroded at n/s/r

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pipes greased

windscreen scratched badly on o/s but not seriously affecting view

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight scratching to o/s/f screen but not seriously affecting view

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing caliper handbrake return spring (3.5.1j)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

slight scratching to o/s/f screen but not seriously affecting view

Pass 22 Aug 2015 84,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 84,020 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at calliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 78,284 miles

N/S/R Light cluster has sharp edges caused by damage

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Low tyre pressures on rear

N/S/R Light cluster has sharp edges caused by damage

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2013 67,979 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,526 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 59,526 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,804 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,804 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,350 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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NC05 DVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC05 DVY, 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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NC05 DVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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