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DE05 NLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside front and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 81,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside front and nearside front brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 80,032 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

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

light scratches on windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2017 80,031 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

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

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,827 miles

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

Oil leak at power steering pump

Score marks on windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2016 77,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak at power steering pump

Score marks on windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,571 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 73,571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,748 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 51,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,461 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,202 miles

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

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

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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DE05 NLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE05 NLX, 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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DE05 NLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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