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NL05 LZP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,591 mi
Last recorded102,591 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,591 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,864 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 95,864 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both front drop links (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,937 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 88,937 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 82,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 80,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 75,593 miles

Oil leak at engine

Fail 9 May 2016 75,593 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at engine

Pass 4 May 2015 69,062 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,175 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,090 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 LZP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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