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NL55 REU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,257 mi
Last recorded53,257 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 53,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 53,185 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 30,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,982 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,981 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 27,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front-middle joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,740 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 25,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,799 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 23,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 21,768 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 19,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 17,392 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 12,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,750 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 10,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 REU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 REU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 REU registered?

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

Is NL55 REU safe to buy?

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