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NC05 HFB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,779 mi
Last recorded58,779 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 58,779 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 52,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 46,217 miles

Centre heat shield deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Door handle intermittent, benefit of the doubt given

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 46,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central heat shield partially insecure

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 162,783 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 155,164 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,729 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 145,724 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 134,667 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 124,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 110,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 110,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,386 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,213 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 86,165 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 79,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,799 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2009 61,010 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,840 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NC05 HFB, 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 HFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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