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NL55 LKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,425 mi
Last recorded104,425 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,425 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 104,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,812 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 35,551 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 35,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,140 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brakes pads and discs worn

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 LKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKA, 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 LKA registered?

NL55 LKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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