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MV55 VLR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,624 mi
Last recorded125,624 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VLR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,054 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,113 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,175 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,175 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,683 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,746 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,880 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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MV55 VLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV55 VLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 VLR registered?

MV55 VLR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is MV55 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 VLR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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