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NX05 VGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,642 mi
Last recorded95,642 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 VGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 95,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,348 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,134 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 56,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 46,521 miles

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)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 42,350 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 May 2009 42,350 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,275 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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NX05 VGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX05 VGV, 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 NX05 VGV registered?

NX05 VGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NX05 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 VGV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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