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NL55 ZCA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,202 mi
Last recorded88,202 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake pipe join forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake pipe join forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake pipe join forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake pipe join forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 86,671 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,050 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 74,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn in-side edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie forward (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inn side edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking from flexie forward (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexie to a.b.s pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine light staying on

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,526 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,976 miles

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

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 12 Sep 2011 53,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,954 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 52,383 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 52,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 43,795 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,094 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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 ZCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA registered?

NL55 ZCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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