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NL05 MDE

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 MDE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,697 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 86,697 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,456 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 82,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,857 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 74,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2013 69,894 miles

Centre fuel hose insecure.

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,894 miles

Centre fuel hose insecure.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,133 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,818 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,980 miles

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

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 MDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc 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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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