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NL55 YBP

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,796 miles

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone arm and subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone arm and subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 103,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very dim (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone arm and subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre stepping on inner edges

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone arm and subframe (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,003 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs badly worn inner surface

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake disc badly worn inner surface

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

wiper blades split

Fail 7 Oct 2012 60,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear light unit damaged

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,386 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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,902 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 YBP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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