MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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)
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)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
light scratches on windscreen
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
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
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DE05 NLX registered?
DE05 NLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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