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VU05 YHM

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YHM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 79,617 miles

Body damage to tailgate and o/s/f door. No sharp edges

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,617 miles

Body damage to tailgate and o/s/f door. No sharp edges

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever close to wear limit

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,349 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)

exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 14 Oct 2015 59,383 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,098 miles

n/s/rdisc corroded on edge

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,920 miles

Front and rear pads are worn low

Front bumper is insecure

Rear tyres are worn low and starting to perish

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 26,496 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,334 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 18,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 15,098 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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VU05 YHM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VU05 YHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU05 YHM?

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What year was VU05 YHM registered?

VU05 YHM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is VU05 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YHM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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