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NJ05 RTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 87,609 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened back axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 87,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 86,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,056 miles

Body component insecure EXHAUST SHEILD (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,998 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,859 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 81,859 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 78,796 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 78,796 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 72,969 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,027 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,017 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 61,897 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODED

RUNFLAT TYPE TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

TYRE PRESSURES ALL LOW (RESET TO 32PSI

Fail 26 Feb 2016 61,897 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACE CORRODED

RUNFLAT TYPE TYRE FITTED TO NEARSIDE REAR

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

TYRE PRESSURES ALL LOW (RESET TO 32PSI

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 44,709 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,707 miles

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,527 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 40,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,048 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,892 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,392 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 RTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NJ05 RTO, 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 RTO registered?

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

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