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DE05 VLJ

2005 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2013 131,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 122,684 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 122,684 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,948 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,948 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 95,435 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 62,066 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 80,000 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 79,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2008 63,973 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear tyre getting worn

pass wiper blade torn

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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DE05 VLJ is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 VLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE05 VLJ registered?

DE05 VLJ is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DE05 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VLJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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