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LX55 VVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,949 mi
Last recorded93,949 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VVW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,949 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

n/s/f lowerball joint slight play

o/s/f drop link bottom ball joint slight play

steering drum stick slight play n/s

Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

n/s/f lowerball joint slight play

o/s/f drop link bottom ball joint slight play

steering drum stick slight play n/s

Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,543 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 89,543 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,394 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,225 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,833 miles

both wipers are a little smaery.

n/s front rack has very slight play in it.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,796 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,960 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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LX55 VVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX55 VVW, 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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LX55 VVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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