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NG55 NZW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 NZW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,411 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 117,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,618 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,618 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 96,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 90,018 miles

Offside Headlamp Intensity Slightly Reduced

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp Intensity Slightly Reduced

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,870 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,783 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,783 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,712 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,712 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,021 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 31,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NG55 NZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 NZW, 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 NG55 NZW registered?

NG55 NZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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