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R8 AJX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,470 mi
Last recorded104,470 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 AJX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 104,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 100,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front drop link bushes perishing/ cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens broken/ cracked but has had temporary repair

Offside Front drop link bushes perishing/ cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,938 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,407 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,905 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,832 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,725 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 46,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 99,782 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,663 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 37,159 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,065 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,452 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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R8 AJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R8 AJX, 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

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What year was R8 AJX registered?

R8 AJX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is R8 AJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 AJX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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