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NL05 TYS

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,455 mi
Last recorded89,455 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 89,455 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,833 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 87,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,322 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 82,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,402 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,911 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,023 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,828 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,517 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 TYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TYS, 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 TYS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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