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NL55 TGF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,004 mi
Last recorded142,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 TGF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2021 142,004 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Crossmember under rad ( engine mount bracket ) corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrets / inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 130,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking above rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turrets / inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 115,787 miles

Bulkhead/scuttle corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 115,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bulkhead/scuttle corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,321 miles

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

engine mounting bracket not fully secure cross member under radiator corroded (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,968 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,194 miles

both o/s/f and o/s/r brake calipers slightly sticking

petrol tank retaining straps corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,045 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 58,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,578 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn.

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,309 miles

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

Front discs scored.

Rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,728 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,972 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted and scored.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,358 miles

dent in near side front wheel inner rim

front and rear brake discs getting rusty

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 TGF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?

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

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