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NJ55 VJU

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,302 mi
Last recorded105,302 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,302 miles

Front bumper damage,h/lamp lower brackets broken

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 105,299 miles

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

Front bumper damage,h/lamp lower brackets broken

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Signs of Nearside front tyre been run flat

Fail 21 Feb 2022 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Signs of Nearside front tyre been run flat

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,104 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,268 miles

Bodywork damage offside front

Fail 13 Feb 2020 98,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Bodywork damage offside front

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 84,685 miles

damage to front end

Fail 6 Apr 2017 59,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

damage to front end

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,092 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,108 miles

rear pads low

Pass 28 May 2014 57,663 miles

offside door mirror (glass) not secured properly

offside front tyre gerring low on tread

Fail 28 May 2014 57,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front brake disc (inner face) rusty

offside door mirror (glass) not secured properly

offside front tyre gerring low on tread

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,821 miles

both front brake discs (inner faces) rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2013 44,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake discs (inner faces) rusty

offside front tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,482 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,559 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 32,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,265 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

rear inner brake pads becoming low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 19,068 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 VJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VJU, 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 VJU registered?

NJ55 VJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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