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AU55 ZLZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,198 mi
Last recorded94,198 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ZLZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,198 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 94,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak on sump pan

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,074 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight bind both rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and offside rear worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,587 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm and offside rear worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 55,635 miles

offside rear disc corroaded on inner face

Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,439 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded

both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,842 miles

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

nearside rear disc unner face worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,876 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 21,874 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,987 miles

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

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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AU55 ZLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU55 ZLZ, 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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AU55 ZLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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