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RV55 HTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,898 mi
Last recorded133,898 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 HTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 133,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os is wearing more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very thin and hard to see inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front sub frame,lower arms and rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,898 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin os is wearing more (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing very thin and hard to see inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front sub frame,lower arms and rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges perished and cracked

corrosion to inner sills and front lower arms

slight engine oil leak

steering rack slight leak

Pass 8 Jul 2017 119,238 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 119,187 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil weep from steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,647 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge,cracking on outer sidewall worn close to limit

slight oil weep from steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,371 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,371 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,177 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear b rake disc scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,749 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RV55 HTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RV55 HTF, 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 RV55 HTF registered?

RV55 HTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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