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NL55 PXK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 83,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 83,575 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 75,341 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,898 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,601 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 678,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating nearside front (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,783 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,166 miles

Front wiper rubbers worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside screenwash jet partially blocked

Fail 9 Feb 2015 59,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside screenwash jet partially blocked

Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside screenwash jet part blocked

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2014 57,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management lamp on

nearside screenwash jet part blocked

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,378 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,185 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,179 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,899 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,781 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,126 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 22,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 PXK 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 62.5%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

NL55 PXK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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