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RE05 CAX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,730 mi
Last recorded89,730 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 CAX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body rust

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,725 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body rust

Pass 6 Mar 2018 151,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre part exhaust leaking

general under body rust

Pass 5 Apr 2017 142,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

general under body rust

Fail 5 Apr 2017 142,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

general under body rust

Pass 25 Mar 2016 132,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box slight leak (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 122,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 121,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 119,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2014 119,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,455 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 105,455 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,124 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,124 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,504 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 CAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

RE05 CAX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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