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DA05 VGD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VGD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 80,663 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,203 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 65,444 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,504 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,503 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres bald on edges

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 May 2012 43,812 miles

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

air bag light on

slight lumps offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 43,812 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight lumps offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,416 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 33,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,013 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 28,013 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2008 23,315 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 23,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DA05 VGD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA05 VGD, 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 DA05 VGD registered?

DA05 VGD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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