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NV55 NFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,348 mi
Last recorded108,348 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 108,348 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine oil sump is corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,712 miles

Front exhaust is corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 100,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield is insecure

Front exhaust is corroded

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 Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,369 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil sump is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,483 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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 19 Jan 2016 75,216 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 75,153 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,770 miles

Exhaust system is slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,873 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,884 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc pitted.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,557 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 6 Jan 2010 13,361 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 7,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 7,515 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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NV55 NFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV55 NFR, 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 NV55 NFR registered?

NV55 NFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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