CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL05 RBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,194 mi
Last recorded87,194 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 RBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 87,194 miles

Central Front Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,808 miles

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,907 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 60,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 49,935 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 49,935 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,006 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 34,006 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,431 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,370 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL05 RBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL05 RBY?

You can check the full history of NL05 RBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL05 RBY registered?

NL05 RBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is NL05 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 RBY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL05 RBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL05 RBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.