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AF05 JVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,856 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 128,856 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint.

Offside Front anti roll bar slight play.

Offside dip beam poor.

m/s dip beam poor

Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint.

Offside Front anti roll bar slight play.

Offside dip beam poor.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,016 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,510 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 89,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,754 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,894 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 16,650 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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AF05 JVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF05 JVW, 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 AF05 JVW registered?

AF05 JVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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