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DG55 VEP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,122 mi
Last recorded92,122 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VEP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 92,122 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2017 92,122 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front mirror cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,141 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 60,737 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre worn cgose to legal limit

rear wiper blade split/worn

Fail 26 May 2015 60,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn cgose to legal limit

rear wiper blade split/worn

Pass 29 May 2014 52,922 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,981 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 34,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,451 miles

front brake disc wear/corrosion.

small cut n/s/f sidewall

Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,404 miles

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

front brake disc wear/corrosion.

small cut n/s/f sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,543 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VEP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

DG55 VEP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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