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RJ54 NPV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 NPV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 97,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2023 97,307 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,302 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,650 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,456 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 75,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,459 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 60,459 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 54,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 47,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,569 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 41,569 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,656 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 40,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,727 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 33,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,305 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,450 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,701 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,284 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ54 NPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ54 NPV, 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 RJ54 NPV registered?

RJ54 NPV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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