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BG55 DVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Lpg 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,309 mi
Last recorded101,309 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,309 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 101,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,908 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached split pin missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,210 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2018 92,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2017 85,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 75,685 miles

Centre Rear heat shield insecure

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,879 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front tyres have worn to approx:: 3.5 mm

N/s rear brake pad has worn thin

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Rear exhaust flange has deteriorated, rotted away & weakened

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,879 miles

...Thanx 4visiting us...

Front tyres have worn to approx:: 3.5 mm

N/s rear brake pad has worn thin

N/s rear tyre unevenly worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust flange has deteriorated, rotted away & weakened

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,984 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,027 miles

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

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 37,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,409 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 34,373 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 28,978 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 17,321 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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BG55 DVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG55 DVA, 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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BG55 DVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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