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RJ05 UMH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 UMH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2019 67,835 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 67,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 67,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,251 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 66,839 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (3.5.1i)

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

windscreen had light scratches

Fail 29 Feb 2016 66,839 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface rust (3.5.1i)

park brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

windscreen had light scratches

Pass 14 Feb 2015 66,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,534 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 63,331 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,397 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,166 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 43,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake pads starting to wear

oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,829 miles

drivers front tyre worn to 3mm

passenger front tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,990 miles

baby seats fitted to both rear seatbelts

Fail 20 Apr 2009 16,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baby seats fitted to both rear seatbelts

Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,373 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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RJ05 UMH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ05 UMH, 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 RJ05 UMH registered?

RJ05 UMH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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