CarVerify

Free Car Check

NJ05 RVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 2184cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,184 mi
Last recorded73,184 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 RVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 73,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 53,745 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,308 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 38,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 27,388 miles

offside rear tyre perished and bald on inner and outer edges not in centre 3/4

Fail 8 Oct 2010 27,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

em light on

Fail 4 Oct 2010 27,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 26,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,121 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NJ05 RVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVU, 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 RVU?

You can check the full history of NJ05 RVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NJ05 RVU registered?

NJ05 RVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is NJ05 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 RVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJ05 RVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NJ05 RVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.