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NJ05 RRV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 94,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 94,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 66,636 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 43,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,113 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Rear axle and N/S O/S suspension componants corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Sep 2020 30,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Rear axle and N/S O/S suspension componants corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Mar 2019 27,070 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe and rear axle heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,178 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2018 25,178 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,585 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 23,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,757 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED (ADVISE REPLACE)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,172 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front discs worn

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage due to broken coil spring

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,525 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

both rear tyre perished

slighly leak from steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2014 18,525 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

both rear tyre perished

slighly leak from steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 14,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,291 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,247 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,359 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 RRV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

NJ05 RRV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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