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2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,874 mi
Last recorded108,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,874 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

headlights weak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 104,340 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,693 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tailgate shockes weakened / soft

Fail 5 Aug 2017 89,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces rusty / corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald tread depth edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tailgate shockes weakened / soft

Pass 19 Aug 2016 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 66,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,101 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,301 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,588 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,419 miles

N/S/Front tyre tread bald on outer edges, O/S/Front tyre tread worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,730 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 26,408 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,007 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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FP05 NBA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP05 NBA, 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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FP05 NBA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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