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LS05 VVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,501 mi
Last recorded58,501 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,478 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake fluid level low

centre rear engine mount rubber split

damage to inner lip of n/s/f road wheel

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake pads very low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel on nearside rear

Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,021 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel on nearside rear

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,216 miles

spare wheel on nearside rear

offside rear tyre perished

air bag light is on

damage to nearside headlamp

Fail 1 Aug 2012 49,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag light is on

offside rear tyre perished

spare wheel on nearside rear

Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,354 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,501 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 28,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall not to cords

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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LS05 VVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LS05 VVN, 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 LS05 VVN registered?

LS05 VVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LS05 VVN safe to buy?

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