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RN05 UAL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 UAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,622 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 85,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling correctly (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,339 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,052 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 79,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,621 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 76,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,425 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,352 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,265 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,251 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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RN05 UAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RN05 UAL, 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 RN05 UAL registered?

RN05 UAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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