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LX05 VRT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,923 mi
Last recorded95,923 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2022 95,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,686 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2018 77,932 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside headlamp image vague. lens deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,929 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 61,359 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 61,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,544 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 38,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 3,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2010 33,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,424 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 29 Feb 2008 19,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,629 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 VRT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

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