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N14 DWW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,009 mi
Last recorded98,009 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 DWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2020 98,009 miles

Brake performance not tested Lost drive (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing temp plastic cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint of front arm very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 89,545 miles

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

Under vehicle general surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,794 miles

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

Front exhaust securing deteriorated

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,794 miles

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

Front exhaust securing deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,329 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,329 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 53,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,877 miles

Front brake pads very low

Rear brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 30,207 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 30,207 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,948 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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N14 DWW 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 68.8%.

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 N14 DWW, 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 N14 DWW registered?

N14 DWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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