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HJ55 VVB

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,496 mi
Last recorded133,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VVB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner door card insecure & not allowing access to vehicle

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 16 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 129,126 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen to low (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also mirror lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 122,416 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box has a major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also mirror lens missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 114,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack lightly misted with oil

Fail 24 Sep 2019 114,795 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked but offside jet providing adequate water to the windscreen

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering rack lightly misted with oil

Pass 22 Sep 2018 106,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Sep 2018 106,793 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 99,556 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,556 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing uneven

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,116 miles

Child seat fitted on n/s front pass. seat.

Child seat fitted on o/s rear pass. seat.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished and cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted on n/s front pass. seat.

Child seat fitted on o/s rear pass. seat.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,536 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 72,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,675 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,271 miles

both front tyers worn inside edges,

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,607 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,646 miles

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

front brake pads half worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 31,909 miles

n/s/f tyres slightly curbed on side wall

n/s/r rear tyre slightly curbed on outer side wall.

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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HJ55 VVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ55 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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HJ55 VVB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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