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NL05 ZNM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,520 mi
Last recorded120,520 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 ZNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 120,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2016 120,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on in side 195/55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly worn on in side and out side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

back box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,153 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 110,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 98,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2013 89,503 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 89,503 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,037 miles

rear discs+pads worn

Fail 1 Oct 2012 84,037 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake aplication uneven

rear discs+pads worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,262 miles

front brake discs are worn

hand brake level high

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 25 Sep 2010 67,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,938 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,565 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,560 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

NL05 ZNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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