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ND05 BVJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 BVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 125,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 125,401 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,384 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 114,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump. (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 114,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump. (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,547 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,702 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 80,405 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,840 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,118 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,137 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 38,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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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ND05 BVJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ND05 BVJ, 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 ND05 BVJ registered?

ND05 BVJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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