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MV55 VLW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 58,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner(3 to 4 mm) (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 58,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner(3 to 4 mm) (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 54,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre nails in tread

Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,470 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken top rung (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre nails in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,953 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,516 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,237 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,095 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,412 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,911 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 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel 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 VLW, 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 MV55 VLW registered?

MV55 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is MV55 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 VLW 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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