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RY05 HTT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,052 mi
Last recorded123,052 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 HTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,052 miles

Rear rear seats removed prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 123,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulk head (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear seats removed prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,650 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 111,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 103,131 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,225 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,225 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,359 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,267 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,267 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,990 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,704 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 20,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 13,995 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 13,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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RY05 HTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RY05 HTT, 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 RY05 HTT registered?

RY05 HTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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