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NG05 VHB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,287 mi
Last recorded119,287 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VHB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 119,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,376 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 115,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 106,766 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 May 2018 98,686 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (8.4.2)

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

Front to rear various underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 98,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (8.4.2)

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

Front to rear various underbody corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 97,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides - slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (bothsides) (6.1.B.2)

e.m.light on - emission ok

Fail 12 May 2017 97,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides - slight perishing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (bothsides) (6.1.B.2)

e.m.light on - emission ok

Pass 19 May 2016 95,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 94,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,265 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 83,036 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 73,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 62,979 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 53,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 53,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn unevenly

front and rear disc worn

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,860 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 27,775 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHB, 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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NG05 VHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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