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NC54 UPH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,334 mi
Last recorded90,334 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UPH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,334 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 88,784 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different size on front and rear axle

Fail 22 Nov 2022 88,779 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different size on front and rear axle

Pass 24 Nov 2021 86,596 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 86,594 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights need cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 82,716 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 80,039 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,978 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Front brakes noisy when tested

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 77,978 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes noisy when tested

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,034 miles

oil residue

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,033 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil residue

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,830 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

OSF BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,828 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

OSF BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,174 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 60,361 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 60,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chip in screen

Pass 3 May 2011 46,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 38,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,406 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,618 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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NC54 UPH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NC54 UPH, 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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NC54 UPH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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