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NL05 PPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,262 mi
Last recorded162,262 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 PPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 162,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,535 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 112,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 112,169 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 118,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,132 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,177 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 34,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,928 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 PPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

NL05 PPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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The MOT history for NL05 PPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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