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NJ55 VDE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,016 mi
Last recorded99,016 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VDE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,423 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,637 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,008 miles

unable to fully test seat belts due to child seats fitted to the rear

Fail 1 Sep 2017 66,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to fully test seat belts due to child seats fitted to the rear

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,783 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded off. exhaust is still secure

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,776 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust bracket corroded off. exhaust is still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,005 miles

unable to full test seat belts due to child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 21 Aug 2015 61,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to full test seat belts due to child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,357 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 45,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf slight bind

Pass 6 May 2010 34,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,566 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,566 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 21,190 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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NJ55 VDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NJ55 VDE, 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 NJ55 VDE registered?

NJ55 VDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VDE safe to buy?

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