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NJ55 VHR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,756 mi
Last recorded89,756 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VHR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,756 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear outer floor to sills coroding

steering rack damp with fluid

Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear outer floor to sills coroding

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,666 miles

ns front shock slightly damp

ns/front head lamp slightly dim

rear centre seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

N/s/r wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 65,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 65,984 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 47,077 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear tyres deteriorated

offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,159 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,412 miles

F/wipers splitting

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

F/wipers splitting

o/s/f headlight slightly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,589 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 33,585 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,069 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 19,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,996 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 VHR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHR, 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 VHR registered?

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

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