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CX55 VTT

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,857 mi
Last recorded135,857 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 123,238 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2017 114,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,347 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot fails to open / secure / no testable items

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,171 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,424 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 64,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 50,279 miles

front discs poor condition corroson

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 38,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,693 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,570 miles

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

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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CX55 VTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX55 VTT, 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 CX55 VTT registered?

CX55 VTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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