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LR55 UTT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,374 mi
Last recorded35,374 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 UTT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,374 miles

Front Bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 34,517 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer sidewall near wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 34,517 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer sidewall near wheel rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,931 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,076 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Sep 2022 33,076 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 31,723 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 31,722 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system wet at join to calliper, wiped dry and applied service brake, wet again at join to calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,093 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Pass 5 Sep 2019 30,448 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Front bonnet rod retaining clip missing & it appears rod has been rubbing on air conditioning hoses & pipes

Fail 4 Sep 2019 30,444 miles

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

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Front bonnet rod retaining clip missing & it appears rod has been rubbing on air conditioning hoses & pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2018 29,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre - rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Front bonnet rod retaining clip missing & it appears rod has been rubbing on air conditioning hoses & pipes

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,592 miles

Front bumper cover protruding slightly at join to both wing panels

Offside Front bonnet rod retaining clip missing & it appears rod has been rubbing on air conditioning hoses & pipes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,454 miles

Middle to rear exhaust joint is corroded

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner and feather

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,699 miles

Both front wipers are split but still clearing screen

Front registration plate cracked and partially insecure

Middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Offside rear tyre is cracking within the tread and also has several cuts

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 23,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 23,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake disc rusty

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,206 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr brake disc - rusty.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,691 miles

ns washer jet - adjustment required.

slight binding on the OSF wheel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,007 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres feathered

Pass 16 Sep 2009 15,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,306 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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LR55 UTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LR55 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

LR55 UTT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LR55 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 UTT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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