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ExpiredMileage
85,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front and rear suspension getting rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working working but not very good (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front and rear suspension getting rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system deteriorated
Rear parking brake only just met efficiency
Rear rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system deteriorated
Rear parking brake only just met efficiency
Rear rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
very slight drag in n/s/f brake
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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NL05 MKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MKN, 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 MKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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