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NL55 SYO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,093 mi
Last recorded72,093 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 SYO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 72,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroderd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroderd (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,910 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,593 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,586 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,822 miles

Offside Front brake is binding close to excess

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum on min mark (2.3.1)

engine oil sump pan corroded

power steering rack leaking but not to excess

Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,040 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area close to excessive (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 52,193 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 48,588 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,844 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 43,844 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 37,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,164 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 27,194 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 27,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,087 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,631 miles

Rust on all brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall (not showing cords)

Slight power steering fuild leak from steering rack area

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 SYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

NL55 SYO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is NL55 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 SYO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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