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NL05 PVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 PVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 111,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,293 miles

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,463 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 101,427 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 96,541 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,996 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 90,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,092 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

Power steering fluid-slight leak from rack

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,525 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box blowing on the top . (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,524 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box blowing on the top . (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 75,102 miles

unable to clearly see rear inner brake pads

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some damage to screen

some wear in front and rear brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,813 miles

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

Oil leak

some damage to screen

some wear in front and rear brake pads

Pass 13 May 2013 62,051 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,804 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,399 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 36,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 May 2010 36,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 29,423 miles

front end damage headlights held in with plastic ties

pads low all round

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 PVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

NL05 PVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is NL05 PVU safe to buy?

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