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NC05 HCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,447 mi
Last recorded117,447 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 HCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 117,447 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 117,446 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 105,668 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 98,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 91,059 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag warning indicates fault

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,727 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 17 May 2011 81,727 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 56,516 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,665 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 HCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HCU, 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 NC05 HCU registered?

NC05 HCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is NC05 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 HCU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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