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NL05 MFK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,165 mi
Last recorded172,165 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 172,165 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 172,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 159,153 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 159,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 148,158 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 148,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,351 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 135,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,470 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,470 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 100,894 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 83,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,288 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 28,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag light flashing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges (1.6mm)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 16,595 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 MFK 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 68.8%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

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

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