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DE05 NLY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NLY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,808 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,808 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 95,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 91,732 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 85,133 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 85,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,289 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 79,288 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 74,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,552 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,033 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,806 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 48,002 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,524 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 42,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 38,140 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 33,741 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jul 2008 33,741 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,256 miles

front brake pads appear just within wear limits. n/s rear brake pads appear low advise replacement.

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 NLY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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