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LV05 BNF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,190 mi
Last recorded126,190 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 126,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs have a corroded rust ring outer edge inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly frosted deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade Ends slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer lens slightly frosted deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Jul 2020 124,988 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 121,540 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake leaver slow to return

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,667 miles

High level stop light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,667 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,329 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 38,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,773 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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LV05 BNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV05 BNF, 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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LV05 BNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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