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WD55 HWB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,072 mi
Last recorded143,072 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 HWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 143,072 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 138,079 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump is damp and corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 138,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump is damp and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 135,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f inner rackend / trackrod end has slight play

oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Oct 2020 135,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f inner rackend / trackrod end has slight play

oil leak from engine area

Pass 7 Oct 2019 131,238 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 131,236 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating disk (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering rack area/pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower exhaust heats shield loose

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear handbrake travel getting long

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 122,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,298 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 118,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,689 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,689 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides/corroded badly/worn (3.5.1i)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 110,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,365 miles

un even tyre wear on rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,007 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 77,816 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,982 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,137 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Dec 2010 51,137 miles

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Dec 2009 42,580 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 42,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,588 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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WD55 HWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WD55 HWB, 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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WD55 HWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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