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NL05 BLZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,884 mi
Last recorded108,884 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BLZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,572 miles

Rear shocker rubber covers

Fail 17 Dec 2015 107,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and rear blade splitting (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,736 miles

brakes need attention front rear,

o/s/f oil leak around steering

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,736 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brakes need attention front rear,

o/s/f oil leak around steering

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 93,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,335 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 71,525 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,324 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 62,324 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 87,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,198 miles

dip beams becoming dull

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 23,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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NL05 BLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NL05 BLZ, 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 NL05 BLZ registered?

NL05 BLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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