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NL55 WVJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 WVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 106,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear service brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front service brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,991 miles

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

offside front service brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to both sills

exhaust front section deteriorating

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,049 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 85,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 72,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,750 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,750 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,000 miles

inner face of both front brake discs corroding

o/s/f dip beam lamp slightly dim

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 WVJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

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

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