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ST55 DFV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,403 mi
Last recorded59,403 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 59,403 miles

both sides front headlights weak on dip beam

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,113 miles

nearside front tyre tread cracking 185/65/r15

Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tread cracking 185/65/r15

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,555 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 45,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,442 miles

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

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth

no spare wheel present

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2009 23,854 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 23,854 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,324 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 16,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

ST55 DFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is ST55 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 DFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST55 DFV have outstanding finance?

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