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NJ55 VFH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,928 mi
Last recorded149,928 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VFH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 149,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 149,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 148,684 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 147,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 146,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 145,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,898 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 141,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 139,256 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,759 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 77,756 miles

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

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

High Level Stop Light Not Working

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,764 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,488 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre but not to cords

Fail 27 Jul 2011 37,488 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cut in nearside front tyre but not to cords

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 34,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 33,649 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,649 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,573 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)

osr tyre nail in inner tread

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 VFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

NJ55 VFH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is NJ55 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 VFH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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