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DG55 VXN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VXN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 113,001 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play limits!!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 and rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,816 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,942 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 98,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,077 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 94,077 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,740 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,200 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 76,191 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 195/55/16

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,249 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,426 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,884 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,520 miles

N/s/f steering rack gaiter weeping slightly

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread & wearing on outer edge - 195/55 x 16 87V

Pass 8 Sep 2008 18,937 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 VXN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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