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NM05 DBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,878 mi
Last recorded101,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 101,878 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 18 Jul 2019 101,878 miles

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

Vehicle has engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,567 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 86,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,767 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,575 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,834 miles

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

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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,397 miles

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

wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

all four brake discs slioghtly pii tted/ corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,363 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,983 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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NM05 DBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NM05 DBV, 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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NM05 DBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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