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NL55 RDY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

75,576 mi
Last recorded75,576 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,576 miles

All underbody and components slightly corroded.

Handbrake lever has slight travel.

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

Steering rack has slight oil residue

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

All underbody and components slightly corroded.

Handbrake lever has slight travel.

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

Steering rack has slight oil residue

Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel residue on corroded fuel filler neck

general underbody corrosion

oily residue on steering rack

rear brake discs corroded

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

oily residue on steering racjk

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 29 Jul 2020 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general underbody corrosion

oily residue on steering racjk

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,842 miles

coil springs corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with 2x nails in tread

n/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cut in tread

oily residue on steering rack

slight blow on centre exhaust flange

slightly long handbrake travel

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,181 miles

front suspension arms corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with 2x nails in tread

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

oily residue on steering rack

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

coil springs starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded

front lower suspension arms starting to corrode

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s mirror casing damaged

o/s/f tyre deep cut in tread

oily residue on power steering rack

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

slight blow on centre exhaust joint

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,894 miles

2x nails in n/s/f tyre

coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

oily residue on steering rack

slight blow on centre exhaust flange

slightly long handbrake travel

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,577 miles

brake discs starting to corrode

coil springs and various front and rear suspension components corroded

nail in both n/s tyres

oily residue on steering rack

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

slight exhaust blow on centre exhaust flange

slightly long handbrake travel

windscreen washers poor

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,358 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,038 miles

Both front wiper blades split and smearing.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Reverse light inop.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,816 miles

centre exhaust flange corroded but ok

front discs corroded on inner faces

front wipers split

Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,355 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

corrosion on centre and rear exhausts flanges

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs and slight judder on nearside

front wipers split

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,355 miles

corrosion on centre and rear exhausts flanges

corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs and slight judder on nearside

front wipers split

Fail 20 Aug 2010 42,588 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,669 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 RDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

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

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