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HJ55 VXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,317 mi
Last recorded101,317 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,317 miles

exhaust temp repair

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,688 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,412 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 76,223 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,223 miles

Nearside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 63,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 56,678 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 50,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 46,310 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,932 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 40,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,882 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 30,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,404 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

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

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 VXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXZ, 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 HJ55 VXZ registered?

HJ55 VXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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