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NL05 ZNK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,252 mi
Last recorded101,252 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,252 miles

items remove from view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,109 miles

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

neaside front brake hose clip not fully secure

Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,109 miles

neaside front brake hose clip not fully secure

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,099 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,512 miles

Both Front brake disc's corroded.

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner & outer shoulders.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 84,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,695 miles

Brake fluid low

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 75,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake fluid low

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,970 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,736 miles

Oil leak

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 ZNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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