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RJ55 UNM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 128,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 115,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 98,249 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear various surface corrosion

engine oil level a bit low

Fail 20 Jun 2022 95,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear various surface corrosion

engine oil level a bit low

Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 92,202 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner sidewall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level on minimum

Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was completely flat for mot (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,459 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb in wrong? no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was completely flat for mot (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 83,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre perished and cracking between tread

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,735 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,735 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,776 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 62,889 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,330 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,330 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,057 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 47,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,321 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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RJ55 UNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJ55 UNM, 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 RJ55 UNM registered?

RJ55 UNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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