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NA05 TLU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

91,411 mi
Last recorded91,411 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 TLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 91,411 miles

oil leak

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 91,411 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rubber hose / union into rack (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

underbody and sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,641 miles

brake pipes obscured preventing inspection

gearbox oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,641 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pipes obscured preventing inspection

gearbox oil leak

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion and chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 74,903 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack area (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 74,903 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage rack area (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,415 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jan 2014 62,415 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,761 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 43,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,288 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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NA05 TLU 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 NA05 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

NA05 TLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NA05 TLU safe to buy?

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