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NL05 EFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,330 mi
Last recorded109,330 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 EFG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 109,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,231 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,231 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,001 miles

uner body sureface rust.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uner body sureface rust.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 80,846 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,684 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,943 miles

front sub-frame showing corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,163 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc showing corrosion on inner face

offside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,014 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 47,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

both front discs excessively lipted

Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,554 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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NL05 EFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFG, 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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NL05 EFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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