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NG55 NCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,269 mi
Last recorded91,269 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 NCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 91,269 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 91,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16/19 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 85,169 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,058 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,693 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,693 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,790 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 75,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,118 miles

centre exhaust bracket showing signs of corrosion

front links starting to wear

headlight beam getting weak on both dip beams

n/s/f headlight secured with cable tie

rear disc inner faces corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery is loose in its tray

chip in off side of windscreen ... not within a swept area

exaust heat shield loose

front brake discs are pitted and worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 70,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery is loose in its tray

chip in off side of windscreen ... not within a swept area

exaust heat shield loose

front brake discs are pitted and worn

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,958 miles

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs excessive scoring

Fail 3 Sep 2011 64,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs excessive scoring

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,210 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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NG55 NCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NG55 NCV, 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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NG55 NCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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