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NL55 WTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,140 mi
Last recorded158,140 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,319 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,693 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 144,693 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 138,967 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 138,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

gear box oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2019 134,385 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

gear box oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 131,786 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 131,786 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 123,846 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,120 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 110,849 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 105,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 105,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 97,658 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear screen wiper not working

Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,658 miles

rear screen wiper not working

Pass 17 May 2012 90,844 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 90,844 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2011 81,642 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 81,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 70,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 61,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,621 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 WTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WTF, 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 WTF registered?

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

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