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NL05 XMR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XMR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 103,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 93,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,310 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,920 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 86,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure below limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,303 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 68,923 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 68,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,472 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 61,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 56,148 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 56,148 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,760 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,760 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,866 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 42,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 37,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,339 miles

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

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 XMR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

NL05 XMR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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