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ND05 NRL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,319 mi
Last recorded81,319 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 NRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 81,319 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,982 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 75,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,448 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2020 72,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 69,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 69,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,703 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 67,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,347 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,769 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 62,725 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 59,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,236 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 50,354 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,238 miles

front pads getting down

front treads getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,426 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,465 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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ND05 NRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ND05 NRL, 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 ND05 NRL registered?

ND05 NRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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