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DS05 VVB

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VVB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,249 miles

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

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

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around the trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,982 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,982 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,120 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2011 24,282 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside mirror class small cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,253 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,559 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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DS05 VVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DS05 VVB, 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 DS05 VVB registered?

DS05 VVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is DS05 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 VVB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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