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ST55 DBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,060 mi
Last recorded126,060 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2019 126,060 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view group of scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear discs corroded

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,210 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,000 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,527 miles

both rear shocks seem hard on cheching them

Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear shocks seem hard on cheching them

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,481 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

wiper motor has parking fault but parks if control switch held on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low and edges worn

n/s/r/ tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2011 32,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing low and edges worn

n/s/r/ tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,983 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,983 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,301 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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ST55 DBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ST55 DBU, 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 ST55 DBU registered?

ST55 DBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ST55 DBU safe to buy?

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