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NL05 ZNB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZNB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,148 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 91,141 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,656 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,656 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 75,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,377 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,003 miles

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

Number plate bulb holders taped in place

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

noise from auxillary belt area

Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,003 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Noise fcrom auxillary belt area

Number plate bulb holders taped in place

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,298 miles

front brake pads low.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

clutch worn.

front brake pads low.

nearside front tyre bold on inner edge, replace now.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,076 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,913 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 54,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,697 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 ZNB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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