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NL05 RFJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 RFJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,396 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,385 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 64,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,337 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,337 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,478 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,030 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 40,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 31,507 miles

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

advise n/s/r tyre worn edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,504 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 RFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

NL05 RFJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is NL05 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 RFJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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