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NM05 JXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 JXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre (195/55R16) ()

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked/Broken But Still Secure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under Body Corroded

Various Body Damage Around Vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2019 108,847 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre (195/55R16) ()

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked/Broken But Still Secure

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around Power Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Under Body Corroded

Various Body Damage Around Vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OSF + NSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Oil sump slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing - 195/55/16

Offside Rear Tail light slightly damaged

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,364 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tail light cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,995 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 74,995 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 64,241 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 64,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,604 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 50,381 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,381 miles

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

both rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 44,965 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,965 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,524 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 JXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NM05 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

NM05 JXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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