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NJ55 VGP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,001 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 110,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,161 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,960 miles

Offside Front Outer steering rack gaiter end clip missing (small one )

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

Offside Rear 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 20 Jul 2022 106,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,886 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,662 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 101,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,494 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,400 miles

Nearside front brake binding

Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,394 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,423 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight damage to offside front hub

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,775 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,130 miles

o/s dipped poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 42,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 28,510 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 14,620 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,842 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 VGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VGP, 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 VGP registered?

NJ55 VGP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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The MOT history for NJ55 VGP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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