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NL05 NLK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,877 mi
Last recorded56,877 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 NLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,877 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,690 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 51,833 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 51,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 47,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,587 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,224 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,816 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 35,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,931 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,872 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,982 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 NLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK registered?

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

Is NL05 NLK safe to buy?

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