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HJ05 VLA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,399 miles

wipers split and smery

Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 65,498 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 65,498 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,714 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)

airbag light on

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,714 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light flashing

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2011 56,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light flashing

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,242 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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HJ05 VLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ05 VLA, 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 HJ05 VLA registered?

HJ05 VLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HJ05 VLA safe to buy?

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