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NL55 HVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,375 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,372 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers side rear tyre cracking in the tread

gearbox oil leak

passenger side rear brake binding slightly

passenger side rear tyre cracking in the outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers side rear tyre cracking in the tread

gearbox oil leak

passenger side rear brake binding slightly

passenger side rear tyre cracking in the outer sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,523 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 79,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,180 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 69,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,930 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,930 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,812 miles

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)

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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NL55 HVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL55 HVN, 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 NL55 HVN registered?

NL55 HVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is NL55 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 HVN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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