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DV05 VAF

2005 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

124,980 mi
Last recorded124,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 124,980 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 116,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,048 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 99,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,947 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 66,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 57,965 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 18 May 2010 49,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 78,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,932 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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DV05 VAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DV05 VAF, 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 DV05 VAF registered?

DV05 VAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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