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NL54 SWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,467 mi
Last recorded119,467 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 SWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 119,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2023 119,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2022 103,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under body of car has a covering of under seal

Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under seal covering (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully check under body, due to under seal covering

Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All under seal covering (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully check under body, due to under seal covering

Pass 16 Dec 2019 86,162 miles

Nearside whachers jet blocked

Pass 8 Feb 2019 82,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated.

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated.

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 82,560 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber Dust Cover Deteriorated.

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 76,340 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,240 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 51,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,525 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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NL54 SWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL54 SWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL54 SWU?

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What year was NL54 SWU registered?

NL54 SWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is NL54 SWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 SWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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