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NJ55 VLL

2005 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VLL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 134,447 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spare wheel cradle corroded

Pass 27 May 2023 128,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal spongy

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,520 miles

Rear suspension components have been under sealed

Fail 14 Apr 2022 122,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components have been under sealed

Pass 11 Oct 2021 121,341 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill holed and corroded

Rear body support mounting holed and corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,941 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 116,273 miles

fuel neck corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2019 116,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corroded around fuel filler neck

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,697 miles

little reserve travel left on hand brake

Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,987 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 106,398 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 106,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,897 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 95,897 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,098 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 77,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 77,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 68,621 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,092 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2009 42,573 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,545 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,411 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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NJ55 VLL is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ55 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ55 VLL is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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