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NU05 UPY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,233 mi
Last recorded47,233 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 47,233 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 47,233 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 45,923 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 45,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,563 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing

n/s mirror glass insecure

small blow rear silencer joint

Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,544 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

anti roll bar bushes perishing

n/s mirror glass insecure

small blow rear silencer joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 41,287 miles

Nearside door mirror unit damaged.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 41,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror unit damaged.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,718 miles

frt tyres worn edges

n/s mirror glass insecure

rear sliencer corroding

Fail 18 May 2012 39,666 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

frt tyres worn edges

n/s mirror glass insecure

rear sliencer corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,536 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 7 May 2009 27,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,646 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 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 NU05 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

NU05 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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