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NL05 NLT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

82,761 mi
Last recorded82,761 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,761 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,845 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,568 miles

Front brakes dragging

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long hand brake travel

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre brake light not working

Front brakes dragging

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,317 miles

both rear brake pipes are showing signs of slight corrosion.

high brake light is not working.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,317 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both offside tyres have low tread.

both rear brake pipes are showing signs of slight corrosion.

high brake light is not working.

nearside headlight aim was not checked due to light not working.

Pass 19 May 2014 46,493 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 46,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 41,524 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,012 miles

Brake Disc offside front inner face pitted and slightly worn

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Door Mirror Glass Cracked

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 37,012 miles

Brake Disc offside front inner face pitted and slightly worn

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S Door Mirror Glass Cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,593 miles

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

N/S Door Mirror cracked

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,593 miles

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

N/S Door Mirror cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,797 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 26,797 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,891 miles

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

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

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 NLT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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