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HD54 UCL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,318 mi
Last recorded77,318 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 UCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,318 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine running rough at tick over (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users engine running rough at tick over (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2017 65,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 65,532 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 52,441 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 52,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,147 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to brake discs

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,989 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust corroded

items removed from rear view mirror

slight smeer to wipers

Fail 18 Mar 2014 49,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to front brake discs

exhaust corroded

items removed from rear view mirror

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear inner cills slightly corroded

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust corroded

slight surface corrosion to all brake discs

various suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 48,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides rear brake pads possibly low on friction material.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,799 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,657 miles

rear centre seat not fitted unable to test centre seat belt/ engine oil leaks/ surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear centre seat not fitted unable to test centre seat belt/ engine oil leaks/ surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,304 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,035 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 38,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HD54 UCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HD54 UCL, 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 HD54 UCL registered?

HD54 UCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is HD54 UCL safe to buy?

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