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NG05 JWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,394 mi
Last recorded149,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 JWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 149,394 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 149,393 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 138,948 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 138,947 miles

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

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

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 25 May 2018 128,359 miles

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))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Fail 23 May 2018 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Pass 10 May 2017 117,620 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 117,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 109,468 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 109,468 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2015 101,577 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 101,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 88,723 miles

rear exhaust section has corrosion

Fail 8 May 2014 88,722 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads showing 50% wear

rear exhaust section has corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 79,519 miles

front brake pads showing 50% wear

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2012 66,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 May 2012 66,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f fog light in/op

Pass 27 May 2011 52,768 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 38,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,635 miles

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

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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NG05 JWU 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 61.9%.

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 NG05 JWU, 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 NG05 JWU registered?

NG05 JWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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