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BJ05 VLC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,614 mi
Last recorded79,614 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 79,614 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 79,614 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 67,778 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 41,595 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,273 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,303 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 24,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,909 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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BJ05 VLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ05 VLC, 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 BJ05 VLC registered?

BJ05 VLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is BJ05 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 VLC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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