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LV05 TVD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TVD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 118,005 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing is damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 117,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view outer casing is damaged (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,591 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 115,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf dip headlamp output reduced

Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,302 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 110,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 80,518 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 80,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,849 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 48,648 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,598 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,053 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,083 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 TVD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LV05 TVD, 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 LV05 TVD registered?

LV05 TVD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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