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NJ55 VEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 67,684 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,510 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,162 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,673 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,537 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread but unable to see any ply or cords

centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded

nearside floor has slight damage and corrosion but not weakened

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,137 miles

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,252 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,552 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,029 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 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

NJ55 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 VEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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