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NY54 VGZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,957 mi
Last recorded38,957 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 VGZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 38,957 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 38,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 36,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,972 miles

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

o/s rear brake noisey in operation and when turned

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 23,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,523 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 19,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 21,435 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2008 11,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,519 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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NY54 VGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NY54 VGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NY54 VGZ?

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What year was NY54 VGZ registered?

NY54 VGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is NY54 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY54 VGZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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