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MT55 JCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 JCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,206 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 65,374 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 58,427 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 47,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,119 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT RUSTING AND SLIGHTLY LIPPED.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,761 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO RUST, NS REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,431 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN, REAR BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,457 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 24,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,583 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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MT55 JCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT55 JCV, 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 MT55 JCV registered?

MT55 JCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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