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LR55 BYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,347 mi
Last recorded91,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 BYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,347 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 91,347 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,349 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 87,349 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2015 83,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 79,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,685 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2012 63,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag warning light on

both front wipers starting to smear

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f bumper corner adrift

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,682 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 53,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 43,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 43,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,163 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,129 miles

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

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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LR55 BYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LR55 BYC, 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 LR55 BYC registered?

LR55 BYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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