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HG55 ETL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 ETL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion starting ns os rear suspension mount areas

Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,566 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 79,843 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front shock absorber protective boots split

n/s/r brake disk corroded, binding very slightly

very slight misting of oil on o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,021 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner surface of brake disc

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,415 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to inner rear discs and pads wearing low

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,651 miles

corrosion to inner rear discs and pads wearing low

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,504 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

a/c leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear engine mount separated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,716 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on outter edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

permit sticker located on n/s of windscreen but not obstructed view of road

Fail 30 Sep 2008 23,716 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre getting low on outter edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

permit sticker located on n/s of windscreen but not obstructed view of road

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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HG55 ETL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HG55 ETL, 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 HG55 ETL registered?

HG55 ETL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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