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LS05 VVT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,216 mi
Last recorded72,216 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VVT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,216 miles

Blow noted from rear exhaust box

Front brake pads appear approx. 75% worn

Front wipers poor

Nail noted in n/s/f tyre, Not repairable if punctured

Slight slackness noted in n/s/f antiroll bar link

n/s/r tyre perished and cut on outer wall

o/s headlight tarnished

Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,216 miles

Blow noted from rear exhaust box

Front brake pads appear approx. 75% worn

Front wipers poor

Nail noted in n/s/f tyre, Not repairable if punctured

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight slackness noted in n/s/f antiroll bar link

n/s/r tyre perished and cut on outer wall

o/s headlight tarnished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,741 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s pads appear 60% worn

o/s headlamp is poor

Fail 28 Sep 2016 66,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s pads appear 60% worn

o/s headlamp is poor

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,243 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges. The O/S/F has 2.5 - 3mm of tread depth.

Cut noted in the outer wall of the N/S/R tyre.

High level rear lamp inoperative.

N/S R reflector damaged.

The O/S/F shock is damp with oil.

The front brake pads are aprox 50% worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,604 miles

most tyres are curbed

Fail 9 Oct 2014 54,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

center brake lamp inop

exhaust rusty

most tyres are curbed

Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,626 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre worn to 3.5mm

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,389 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre noted curbed

r/n/s brake pads low

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,773 miles

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak noted from power steering pump area

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,444 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre worn to 4 mm and curbed

r/n/s tyre perished and worn to 4 mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,668 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak noted from power steering pump area (possible low pressure pipe)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 11,927 miles

exhaust rusty

slight weeping from power steering pump (low pressure)

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 VVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS05 VVT, 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 VVT registered?

LS05 VVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LS05 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 VVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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