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NL55 UDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,768 mi
Last recorded90,768 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,768 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 90,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,718 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,555 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 78,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,916 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,916 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,446 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,446 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,094 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,299 miles

n/s front door handle very sharp(cut testers finger on inspection)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,290 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front door handle very sharp(cut testers finger on inspection)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,434 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 UDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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