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NJ05 RRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 73,316 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 71,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 71,451 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS Light On

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,712 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut on sidewall with no ply/cords exposed

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,728 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,728 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,978 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 RRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NJ05 RRU?

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What year was NJ05 RRU registered?

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

Is NJ05 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 RRU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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