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NC54 UPL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,384 mi
Last recorded109,384 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UPL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 109,384 miles

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both child seats prevent access to central belt too. ()

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,381 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both child seats prevent access to central belt too. ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 97,212 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 97,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 92,831 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 92,831 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring weak advise replacement

Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 75,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,629 miles

front and rear brake pads look low

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,031 miles

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

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

both front shock absorber dust boots deteriated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,727 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 42,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,567 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 35,102 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,102 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,685 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,916 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 UPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel 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 NC54 UPL, 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 NC54 UPL registered?

NC54 UPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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