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NJ05 ZKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,287 mi
Last recorded81,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ZKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,287 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil level low

Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,286 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil level low

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,242 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak sump porous ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 74,599 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak sump porous ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted scored

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,404 miles

rear discs scored

rear tyres cracks in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,415 miles

all 4 tyres has small cracks in treads

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres has small cracks in treads

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 26,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,029 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 ZKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

NJ05 ZKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is NJ05 ZKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 ZKU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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