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LV05 XLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,461 mi
Last recorded95,461 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,461 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,602 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,625 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 91,377 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear pads metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2017 83,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2017 83,409 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 50,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 50,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,528 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 26,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,620 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 XLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

LV05 XLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LV05 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 XLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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