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NL55 UVT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,562 mi
Last recorded109,562 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 109,562 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 109,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between catalytic converter and front section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 97,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 87,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 87,686 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,329 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 73,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside tailgate distorted

Passed BET fast idle test. no print out

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside rear tailgate distorted

Offside rear tyre deteriorated has cracks

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 62,622 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,596 miles

Front brake discs worn/corroded

Front tyres worn low and uneven, offside front close to limit

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,315 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed, and inner wheel rim damage evident

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Rear brake discs generally corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,328 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyres worn low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,328 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low

Front tyres worn low

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

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

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