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DG55 VCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,000 mi
Last recorded68,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 64,202 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 64,202 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,015 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front both wiper blades split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 60,015 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset system drivers seat wiring (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,285 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,126 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 37,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,119 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,002 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 28,529 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 28,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

air bag light

Pass 17 Dec 2010 23,976 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 23,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F brake disc pitted

O/S/R brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2009 19,346 miles

osf nsr osr tyres perrished

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 13,908 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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DG55 VCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG55 VCX, 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 DG55 VCX registered?

DG55 VCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is DG55 VCX safe to buy?

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