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LX05 VTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LIGHTS NEED CLEANING (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MID / REAR JOINT BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES WORN 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 102,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,130 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,660 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,897 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,050 miles

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,409 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 68,409 miles

Centre Emissions not tested (7.0)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 49,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,503 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 VTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 LX05 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

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

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