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DE55 VDO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VDO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 90,229 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner sill panels corroded

possible offside rear brake bind,brake disc appears to have got hot,not binding at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,362 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 65,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,610 miles

Observation only - Tow ball cover fitted.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,610 miles

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

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)

Observation only - Tow ball cover fitted.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,688 miles

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

parking brake warning lamp inoperative, but illuminates when low brake fluid level warning switch depressed

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,922 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn on edges (heavily on inner edge) - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,645 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted. Tow ball cover fitted.

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 34,134 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc corroding.

observation only - tow ball cover fitted, partial inner wheel arch liners fitted to front,plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,981 miles

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

partial sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,571 miles

o/s/r tyre close to tread wear indicators

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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DE55 VDO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 VDO, 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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DE55 VDO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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