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NJ05 YBE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,070 mi
Last recorded162,070 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 162,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly slightly soft (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle front and Rear side general corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 162,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly slightly soft (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle front and Rear side general corroded

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R & O/S/R (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 158,820 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively ( deteriorated ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower ( BOTH SIDE ) Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE ( 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2023 158,362 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively ( deteriorated ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower ( BOTH SIDE ) Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE ( 195/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever pivots slightly high

Pass 6 Jun 2022 152,381 miles

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 20 Jul 2021 149,525 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,996 miles

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Pass 19 Jul 2019 142,954 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 137,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 130,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front link rod rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ( sump ) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp flashing (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front link rod rubbers both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 195/55r16 ()

Oil leak engine oil leak ( sump ) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,096 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jul 2016 25,152 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,027 miles

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 99,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,930 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 YBE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBE, 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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NJ05 YBE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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