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LX05 VRR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VRR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,693 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light scratches in windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,516 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner part of tread

Fail 7 Mar 2015 95,516 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner part of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2014 89,253 miles

bonnet release operation poor

brake and clutch pedal rubbers poor

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

oil seepage

various body/bumper defects

Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,214 miles

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

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

bonnet release operation poor

brake and clutch pedal rubbers poor

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

front brake discs worn

oil seepage

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes and between parking brakes

various body/bumper defects

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,679 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,677 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,385 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,529 miles

Offside 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 22 Feb 2010 52,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

had to put 1.5 ltrs of oil in engine

Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,204 miles

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

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

had to put 1.5 ltrs of oil in engine

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,287 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,605 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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LX05 VRR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX05 VRR, 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 LX05 VRR registered?

LX05 VRR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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