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NL55 UCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,499 mi
Last recorded119,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,499 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,785 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 113,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 107,060 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 107,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 99,495 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 99,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2012 71,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,428 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 34,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper slight damage

Fail 26 Aug 2009 34,115 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper slight damage

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,703 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

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

Is NL55 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 UCV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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