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NV55 YEC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,931 mi
Last recorded141,931 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 141,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 141,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2018 141,644 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp switch (1.7.5c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 138,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (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)

Fail 11 May 2017 138,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Mar 2016 132,643 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges.

Both headlight beam images are dull but visible.

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 126,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,868 miles

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

nearside and offside headlamps slightly reduced light output

Fail 8 Feb 2013 94,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,460 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 79,376 miles

air-con system leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air-con system leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,625 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YEC 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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

NV55 YEC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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