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NA05 XPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 XPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 95,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2020 95,259 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perished and split

Fail 26 Mar 2019 93,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

offside front anti roll bar link bushes perished and split

Pass 27 Mar 2018 90,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 82,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,723 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,928 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,648 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,648 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,695 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,695 miles

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

Oil leak

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 XPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NA05 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

NA05 XPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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