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EX55 HBL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,086 mi
Last recorded121,086 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HBL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,086 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint. (centre & rear pipes heavily corroded, weak.) (6.1.2 (a))

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 111,043 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint. (centre & rear pipes heavily corroded, weak.) (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 106,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 104,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 100,661 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 100,661 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear reflector missing but rear lights are reflective

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,364 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 90,364 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust poor

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r seat missing

Pass 7 Dec 2011 80,427 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 80,427 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 77,211 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,921 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 58,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 58,640 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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EX55 HBL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc 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 EX55 HBL, 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 EX55 HBL registered?

EX55 HBL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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