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NC54 XJL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,025 mi
Last recorded134,025 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 XJL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 134,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,530 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 126,530 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,648 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test belt fully

Fail 16 Jan 2017 117,646 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to test belt fully

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,333 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 109,333 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,565 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,345 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,876 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 53,723 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper starting to split at edges, clears ok

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,723 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wiper starting to split at edges, clears ok

offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,789 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 28,789 miles

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

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

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

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 XJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC54 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

NC54 XJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is NC54 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 XJL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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