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CP05 VHN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VHN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 119,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 119,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service due

Pass 5 Feb 2013 105,520 miles

offside front wing damaged

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

Oil leak

battery loose

front bumper damaged

heatshield above exhaust insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

front bumper damaged

heatshield above exhaust insecure

offside front wing damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 69,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,493 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,493 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,398 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 42,396 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

3RD brake light inop.

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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CP05 VHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CP05 VHN, 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 CP05 VHN registered?

CP05 VHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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