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NL05 MHZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 59,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 59,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,343 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,908 miles

Slight leak on rack

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,194 miles

unable to check brake pipes fully due to grease coating

Fail 16 Jan 2017 56,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check brake pipes fully due to grease coating

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 53,722 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 50,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 47,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 43,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,275 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,242 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,558 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 28,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,000 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 MHZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for NL05 MHZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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