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NL55 HVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,197 mi
Last recorded55,197 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,197 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 55,197 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 51,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe section joint flange to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,152 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 49,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section cracked around joint to box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 46,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 43,703 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,921 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 37,491 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake

Fail 5 Jul 2019 37,478 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,225 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 31,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 30,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,704 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cracks in offside rear tyre

squeak from nearside rear requires attention

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,048 miles

exhaust corroded.

steering tie-bar ends corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 27,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded.

steering tie-bar ends corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes require attention.!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,860 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 23,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,869 miles

naerside rear tyre walls damaged and nail in tread.!!!

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.!!!

exhaust corroded.!!!

Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,292 miles

nearside rear tyre split and nail in tread.!!!

Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 12,347 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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NL55 HVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

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

Is NL55 HVU safe to buy?

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