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RE05 BLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 BLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,929 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier front (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

indicator stalk defective

rear seat belts not checked,bags in rear

Pass 16 Jan 2018 85,086 miles

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

possible gearbox oil leak

wiper controls faulty but turning on

Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,085 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp on (5.4.2)

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

possible gearbox oil leak

wiper controls faulty but turning on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,829 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NOT PARKING (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 81,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,201 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,200 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,486 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 55,434 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad gear box oil leak

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade slightly loose

Fail 10 Sep 2011 55,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad gear box oil leak

n/s wiper blade starting to split

o/s wiper blade slightly loose

Fail 17 May 2010 64,950 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2010 64,950 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,717 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,462 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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RE05 BLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE05 BLX, 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 RE05 BLX registered?

RE05 BLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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