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NM05 DFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,702 mi
Last recorded103,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 DFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,702 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 100,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,504 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,950 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,700 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 84,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 78,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,512 miles

oil leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,184 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 54,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2013 54,380 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre inner eall has slight wear

Pass 4 Jul 2011 40,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 35,113 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,428 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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NM05 DFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NM05 DFL, 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 NM05 DFL registered?

NM05 DFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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