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RJ55 UNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,218 mi
Last recorded66,218 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,218 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 66,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2025 58,234 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 58,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 51,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 45,768 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2021 42,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,286 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,286 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 22,627 miles

**All tyre tread depths wearing thin**

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,615 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,397 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 13,499 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 12,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,359 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 6,119 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 UNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RJ55 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

RJ55 UNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is RJ55 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 UNU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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