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NJ05 XMA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,700 mi
Last recorded80,700 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 80,700 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2017 77,720 miles

front bumper slight loose.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2014 50,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2014 50,599 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,549 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

different size tyre on front to rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,072 miles

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

different size tyre on front to rear of vehicle

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 May 2009 24,234 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,015 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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NJ05 XMA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJ05 XMA, 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 NJ05 XMA registered?

NJ05 XMA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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