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NJ55 VDY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VDY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,379 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to tank ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 107,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded next to tank ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 104,388 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear wheelarch poor

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,318 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheelarch poor

Pass 14 Jul 2021 98,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 98,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,439 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,982 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 86,635 miles

both front tyrtes cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 81,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to both rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear, at rear flexys (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s handbrake poor

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,120 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 67,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 67,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,311 miles

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

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

Both headlights dim on dipped beam

Drivers side windscreen washer partially working

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,461 miles

slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,948 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low and starting to crack

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,842 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,223 miles

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

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 VDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc 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 NJ55 VDY, 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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NJ55 VDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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