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NX55 VCN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,577 mi
Last recorded66,577 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX55 VCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 63,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 62,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,178 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge (195/55/16h)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (195/55/16h)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,843 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre has outter sidewall damage

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 45,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,556 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,556 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,207 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 23,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 14,042 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,427 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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NX55 VCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NX55 VCN, 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 NX55 VCN registered?

NX55 VCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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