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LG55 VXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,665 mi
Last recorded163,665 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 163,665 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 163,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 142,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 142,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,553 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,207 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 96,688 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 91,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre low and cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,795 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,717 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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LG55 VXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG55 VXL, 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 LG55 VXL registered?

LG55 VXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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