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NL55 XYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 73,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,739 miles

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perished but not with excess movement

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm [195/55/16h]

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

slight weep at o/s of steering rack

wipers split

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perishing

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion started in both front suspension arms

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s of steering rack slightly damp

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes perishing

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion started in both front suspension arms

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s of steering rack slightly damp

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,994 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,688 miles

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

rear discs rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,713 miles

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

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

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

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