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NU05 UPG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 UPG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,068 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,469 miles

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

Some corrosion visible on suspension components

Some under body corrosion visible

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,116 miles

Oil leak sump ()

both rear inner break discs pitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 100,362 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)

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

Oil leak ()

wheel trims fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 100,360 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box marked (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box marked (7.1.2)

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)

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

Oil leak ()

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,438 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,437 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced DIP-BEAM (1.7.5a)

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

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,698 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s rear caliper sticking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,022 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,881 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,287 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,696 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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NU05 UPG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NU05 UPG, 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 NU05 UPG registered?

NU05 UPG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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