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NL55 WCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,058 mi
Last recorded147,058 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 147,058 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Top rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,714 miles

front tyres wearing on shoulders

front under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,388 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

front tyres wearing on shoulders

front under tray fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 99,848 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 99,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 94,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 94,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,873 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,175 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,600 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,353 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,156 miles

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

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 WCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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