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DF55 VJG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 VJG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,546 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 93,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 84,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places in front of and behind the mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 76,638 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mid section about to snap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,647 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,377 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 58,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,841 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 35,736 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,881 miles

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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DF55 VJG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF55 VJG, 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 DF55 VJG registered?

DF55 VJG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is DF55 VJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF55 VJG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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