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LV05 XLR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,613 mi
Last recorded91,613 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,613 miles

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 24 Jun 2015 91,610 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID GETTING LOW

DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

HANDBRAKE HAS TRAVEL

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,444 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

Fail 26 Jun 2014 79,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

BRAKE FLUID LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO LIP

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND O/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,372 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 66,372 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,578 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 55,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 44,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 34,140 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 34,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 23,205 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 11,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 10,959 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 XLR 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 52.9%.

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 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 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

LV05 XLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is LV05 XLR safe to buy?

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