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NL05 MFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,070 mi
Last recorded98,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,070 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,216 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 90,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,869 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 78,225 miles

Front brake discs pitted by corrosion.

N/s/f tyre low outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs pitted by corrosion.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 78,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs pitted by corrosion.

N/s/f tyre low outer edge.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake discs pitted by corrosion.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 72,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 67,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 36,142 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 MFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MFU, 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 MFU registered?

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

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