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BL05 JVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,463 mi
Last recorded59,463 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 59,463 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,459 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 55,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 55,265 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 53,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 52,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 48,109 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 48,109 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,120 miles

battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 44,120 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

Pass 20 May 2011 38,976 miles

both front tyres worn down inner egdes

Fail 16 May 2011 38,916 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn down inner egdes

Pass 25 May 2010 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2009 28,435 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,773 miles

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)

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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BL05 JVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL05 JVC, 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 BL05 JVC registered?

BL05 JVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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