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RF55 ELV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,503 mi
Last recorded121,503 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ELV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 121,503 miles

eml light on dash

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,295 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

eml light on dash

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,530 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 108,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,365 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 102,360 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,300 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,563 miles

Front o/s tyre bald on inner edge - passes test but check condition on regular basis.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 54,563 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front o/s tyre bald on inner edge - passes test but check condition on regular basis.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,788 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 41,788 miles

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

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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RF55 ELV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF55 ELV, 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 RF55 ELV registered?

RF55 ELV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is RF55 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ELV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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