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NL05 BNK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers do not clear the windscreen

engine light on during test

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers do not clear the windscreen

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

engine light on during test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 65,087 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 65,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,490 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,621 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 59,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 50,529 miles

All hub-caps damaged.

Dampness around power steering rack turret.

Front exhaust heat shield corroded.

O/S headlight pattern slightly dim.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect oil weep from gearbox.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,529 miles

All hub-caps damaged.

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

Dampness around power steering rack turret.

Front exhaust heat shield corroded.

O/S headlight pattern slightly dim.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Suspect oil weep from gearbox.

Pass 12 May 2009 36,923 miles

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)

handbrake travel high

Fail 12 May 2009 36,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 May 2008 28,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 28,069 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 BNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

NL05 BNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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