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NJ05 RPV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,086 mi
Last recorded124,086 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 124,086 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 121,744 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 118,015 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2021 46,712 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 46,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 111,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 111,151 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 106,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 96,932 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer c/v joint gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air fresh removed prior to mot

Fail 24 May 2018 96,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer c/v joint gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air fresh removed prior to mot

Pass 25 May 2017 86,628 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 86,628 miles

Emissions not tested wont tick over, (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshner on mirror park ticket on screen. (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2016 746,732 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 74,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 63,225 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust.

Fail 27 May 2015 63,225 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 28 May 2014 51,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 51,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,836 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,423 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,052 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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NJ05 RPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ05 RPV, 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 NJ05 RPV registered?

NJ05 RPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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