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LV05 BNL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,493 mi
Last recorded97,493 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 BNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both nearside tyres 3mm also worn on inner edges

park brake required attention

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,769 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted rear

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 61,674 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 53,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight bind on neaerside rear brake.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 46,031 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,756 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,323 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,073 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 BNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BNL, 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 BNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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