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NL55 YZE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YZE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 117,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside outer sill corroded

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,159 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 101,151 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,226 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 94,989 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 84,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,868 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,650 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 60,635 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,583 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,481 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

NL55 YZE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is NL55 YZE safe to buy?

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