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RA05 PAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 PAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 72,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 72,766 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2011 70,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 65,456 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/r door damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small cuts to both rear tyres

Staining around power steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smeary

Fail 10 May 2010 65,456 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

N/s/r door damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f fog lamp lense smashed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small cuts to both rear tyres

Staining around power steering rack

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smeary

Pass 11 May 2009 61,856 miles

age cracking on front drop link bushes

front discs worn

Fail 13 May 2008 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to n/s/f

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

heavy dampness around n/s/f steering rack gaiter - no splits found during testing

kerbing to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing low - 2mm in places

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 13 May 2008 57,868 miles

front brake discs lipped

exhaust system corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted to n/s/f

heavy dampness around n/s/f steering rack gaiter - no splits found during testing

kerbing to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

n/s/f tyre wearing low - 2mm in places

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

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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RA05 PAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA05 PAO, 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 RA05 PAO registered?

RA05 PAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is RA05 PAO safe to buy?

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