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NG54 VYU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 VYU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 125,232 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 125,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,604 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 113,027 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 113,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 108,413 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,098 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,115 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,065 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,323 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,746 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,556 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,926 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,643 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 43,699 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 43,699 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 37,373 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,614 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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NG54 VYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NG54 VYU, 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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NG54 VYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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