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NL55 RDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,208 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,944 miles

Rear brake discs corroded ,moisture at steering rack and damage to os headlamp.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,668 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,665 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,087 miles

accident damage to front of vehicle

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

damage to n/s/f alloy

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system badly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracked and worn

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

nail in os/r tyre not repairable

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2010 45,087 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

accident damage to front of vehicle

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

damage to n/s/f alloy

dents and scratches to various body pannels

exhaust system badly corroded

front anti roll bar bushes cracked and worn

front brake disc heavily corroded and worn

front number plate cracked

long handbrake travel

nail in os/r tyre not repairable

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

slight bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,434 miles

adjusted headlamp aim

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

removed items from interior mirror

Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,611 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 RDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

Is NL55 RDU safe to buy?

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