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NV05 YXD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,280 mi
Last recorded103,280 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 YXD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 103,280 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 103,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,154 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 98,154 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 92,150 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2017 92,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low damaged and adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper deteriorating

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside wiper deteriorating

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,650 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 74,474 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,094 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,674 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 17 Jun 2010 47,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,110 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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NV05 YXD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV05 YXD, 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 NV05 YXD registered?

NV05 YXD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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