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CP55 BVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,332 mi
Last recorded125,332 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 BVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 125,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering engine mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering battery tray (6.1.A.1)

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,990 miles

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

slight wear in front discs

Fail 7 Aug 2015 108,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight wear in front discs

Pass 2 Aug 2014 100,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 74,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,773 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise no engine oil at time off test

Pass 25 Jun 2011 60,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,528 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,027 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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CP55 BVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP55 BVL, 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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CP55 BVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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