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LX05 VRZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VRZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,625 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 192,481 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,702 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,481 miles

Rear both tyres splitting

Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyres splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 56,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 34,040 miles

both front wiper blades split

fuel cap retaining strap broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2013 34,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wiper blades split

fuel cap retaining strap broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,332 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,558 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,397 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 17,442 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 17,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,570 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 16,564 miles

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

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

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 VRZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX05 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

LX05 VRZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LX05 VRZ safe to buy?

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