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NA05 LHR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,791 mi
Last recorded145,791 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 LHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 145,791 miles

Front engine sump corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 145,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine sump corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 136,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake lag - 25% (max limit 30%)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield (fuel tank) loose / rattle

auxiliary belt noisy

Fail 6 Dec 2021 136,399 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper seized on (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield (fuel tank) loose / rattle

auxiliary belt noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2020 129,984 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f road wheel outer bead distorted

Fail 4 Dec 2020 129,984 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f road wheel outer bead distorted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,922 miles

both sides front position lamps have slight blueish tinge.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 110,639 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both sides front position lamps have a blueish tinge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,415 miles

all four tyre valves heavily cracked and perished

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,261 miles

Front bumper is lose on the offside due to damage

Steering rack has a slight weep

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,794 miles

exhaust down pipe mount, poor.

o/s/f headlamp dim!

Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,794 miles

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

exhaust down pipe mount, poor.

o/s/f headlamp dim!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sump heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,524 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 79,146 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 2 Jun 2012 79,146 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 6 Jun 2011 76,034 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,034 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 14 May 2010 69,352 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 58,299 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 44,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

adjusted headlamp aims

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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NA05 LHR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA05 LHR, 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 NA05 LHR registered?

NA05 LHR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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