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MW54 VGC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,097 mi
Last recorded44,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,097 miles

Front Bumper insecure nearside and offside corners on front bumper ()

Nearside Rear light unit lens is damaged and cracked

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 44,097 miles

Front Bumper insecure nearside and offside corners on front bumper ()

Front registration plate insecure new fixing bolt fitted to secure number plate (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear light unit lens is damaged and cracked

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber cleaned , and windscreen fluid topped up with fluid (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 38,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise inner brake pad wearing very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread area wearing low & tread wear blocks & outer tread edge worn very low .185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,548 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre & cracking on tread

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 32,548 miles

Nail in off side rear tyre & cracking on tread

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked arm bolt loose (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front offside wiper blade rubber split at the top of the blade

nearside rear service brake recording a slightly low reading

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front offside wiper blade rubber split at the top of the blade

nearside rear service brake recording a slightly low reading

rear wiper blade rubber worn out

Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front nearside wiper blade rubber splitting at the top and bottom of the rubber

rear nearside service brake recording a slightly low reading when applied

rear wiper blade rubber badly torn

travel in parking brake lever inside vehicle but not to the stop

Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,987 miles

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,295 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,164 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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MW54 VGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MW54 VGC, 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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MW54 VGC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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