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DG55 VDL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VDL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 65,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,510 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,483 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VDL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DG55 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 VDL registered?

DG55 VDL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DG55 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 VDL shows 9 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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