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NL55 LEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 LEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,581 miles

Emissions not tested emitting high levels of blue smoke (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

ENGINE BURNING OIL !!!!!!!!

HEAVY OIL LEAK

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON EDGES

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

WIND SCREEN WIPERS WILL NOT TURN OF !!!!

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,597 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

wipers do not turn off with switch - need to turn ignition off

Fail 18 Aug 2016 113,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pads worn under 50 %

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

Offside Front headlamp is misted

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

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

engine oil leak

wipers do not turn off with switch - need to turn ignition off

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,525 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,792 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 84,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,121 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,990 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 50,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,091 miles

offside rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,498 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol 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 NL55 LEU, 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 LEU registered?

NL55 LEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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