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NL05 MHE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 MHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 132,146 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 132,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 130,527 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 130,527 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 129,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 129,394 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 126,075 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,103 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 111,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 100,149 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,110 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,438 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,392 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 88,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,347 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,653 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,028 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2008 44,083 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,083 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 MHE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

NL05 MHE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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