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NU55 PHV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,952 mi
Last recorded86,952 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 PHV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,952 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads and discs appear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

back box heatshield loose

corrosion at rear of offside and nearside sill

Fail 6 Jan 2025 86,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replace front brake pads and discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads and discs appear worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

back box heatshield loose

corrosion at rear of offside and nearside sill

unable to fully check offside front wheel bearing due to wheel binding

Pass 23 Sep 2023 74,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,997 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,730 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,534 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 66,403 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 59,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,476 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,621 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,479 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2012 47,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate inscure but not likely to fall off

Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,621 miles

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

rear number plate inscure but not likely to fall off

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,969 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,225 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,486 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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NU55 PHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NU55 PHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU55 PHV registered?

NU55 PHV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NU55 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU55 PHV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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