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NL55 UEX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 102,812 miles

Body component insecure front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,628 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 76,811 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,731 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 71,727 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,636 miles

All brake pipes ferrules corroded

All brake pipes corroded at ends

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 66,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded at ends

All brake pipes ferrules corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,868 miles

All brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r lamp cracked.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,868 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r lamp cracked.

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,909 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

n/s/r lamp cracked at bottom.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,380 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers worn.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,116 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,876 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 30,876 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs starting to score slightly and lip

front wipewrs smearing

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 UEX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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