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BG55 LPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,695 mi
Last recorded88,695 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2021 88,695 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 74,445 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 63,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,841 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 53,841 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 53,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery went flat during test new battery required

near side rear tyre perished due to age dot code 3505

off side rear tyre perished due to age dot code 3505

Pass 29 Oct 2016 40,350 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 34,422 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 25,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 25,139 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,182 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 22,182 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

noise from rear service brake when applied

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,299 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 20,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and tyre tread is worn unevenly (185/6515).

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,836 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage and tyre tread is worn unevenly (185/6515).

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,119 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,052 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 LPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 LPJ, 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 BG55 LPJ registered?

BG55 LPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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