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NV55 YGC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 YGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,250 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,245 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,813 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 90,811 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,888 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,888 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fluctuating on brake rollers (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,571 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 71,582 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,468 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inner surface

rear brake discs worn on inner surface

Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner surface

rear brake discs worn on inner surface

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,800 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,552 miles

Advise:handbrake travel

Advise:wipers smear screen x2 & n/s wiper judders across screen

Fail 13 Nov 2010 56,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,290 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,140 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 34,140 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 YGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YGC, 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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NV55 YGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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