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NJ55 WUP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,404 mi
Last recorded115,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 WUP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,404 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,404 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Both cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,094 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 76,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield detached

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,646 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 68,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge wear poor (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 55,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 47,790 miles

a/ nearside front brake disc INNER braking surface

a/ nearside rear brake pipe

a/ offside front brake hanging on slightly

slight free play both front links

Fail 23 Jul 2013 47,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

a/ nearside front brake disc INNER braking surface

a/ nearside rear brake pipe

a/ offside front brake hanging on slightly

slight free play both front links

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,368 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 22,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 16,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,209 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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NJ55 WUP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ55 WUP, 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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NJ55 WUP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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