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ST55 DFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,656 mi
Last recorded82,656 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 DFY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,008 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,288 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,288 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle tie holed seriously corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 80,858 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 80,858 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 77,201 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device loose both securing bolts loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,332 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,696 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 18,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 12,195 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 DFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ST55 DFY, 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 DFY registered?

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

Is ST55 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 DFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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