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NC05 GRK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GRK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,829 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield perished and insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2018 136,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield perished and insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,170 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective perished. ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 133,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management light on dash

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,267 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt lap belt. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 128,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt lap belt. ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 115,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres have tread wearing unevenly

traces of fluid round power steering pump and steering rack no leaks found at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres have tread wearing unevenly

traces of fluid round power steering pump and steering rack no leaks found at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 89,762 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres have tread worn low on edges

Pass 16 May 2012 74,232 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 62,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 51,769 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,286 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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NC05 GRK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NC05 GRK, 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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NC05 GRK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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