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EX55 LJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 LJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 97,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,633 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,187 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 86,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,014 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,281 miles

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

offside rear tyre is worn from inside

power stearing pump damp

Fail 17 Feb 2012 76,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre is worn from inside

power stearing pump damp

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,906 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 73,906 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,295 miles

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 19 Jan 2010 66,295 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 24 Dec 2008 60,424 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,988 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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EX55 LJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 EX55 LJV, 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 EX55 LJV registered?

EX55 LJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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