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LC05 XGU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 XGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,876 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked around tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked around tread

Fail 15 Aug 2017 77,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Very dim, little output (1.7.5a)

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked around tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked around tread

Pass 5 May 2016 67,736 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 67,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 60,710 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 50,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 44,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,907 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 31,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,520 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,622 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

off side rear brake noisey in operation inspection advised

rear off side centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,287 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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LC05 XGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC05 XGU, 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 LC05 XGU registered?

LC05 XGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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