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CV05 VNL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 59,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 56,234 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 50,875 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 May 2014 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 33,375 miles

Nearside front bumper insecure.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,314 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,925 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 26,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,454 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 23,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Rear 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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CV05 VNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 CV05 VNL, 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 CV05 VNL registered?

CV05 VNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is CV05 VNL safe to buy?

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