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NU05 URE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,186 mi
Last recorded111,186 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 111,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s of tank ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 106,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,750 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,713 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 88,420 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 88,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,795 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,849 miles

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre`s perishing cracking in tread.

Advise rear brake disc`s corroded on inner face`s.

Pass 9 May 2013 641,212 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 64,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 55,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 55,276 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 37,747 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 30,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,312 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 URE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 NU05 URE, 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 URE registered?

NU05 URE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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