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RF05 YSS

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 YSS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,741 miles

Engine management light on.

Front wiper blades slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and wearing low.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,851 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 10 May 2016 95,533 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 May 2016 95,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,636 miles

Engine management light remains on, indicating a a fault.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 81,840 miles

engine management light remains on

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 8 Apr 2014 81,840 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)

engine management light remains on

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 5 Jun 2013 73,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 53,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,684 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,983 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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RF05 YSS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF05 YSS, 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 RF05 YSS registered?

RF05 YSS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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