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PX55 VEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,301 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 79,250 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,755 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,382 miles

rear brake pads may be getting low

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads may be getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,403 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,325 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,554 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,439 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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PX55 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc 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 PX55 VEL, 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 PX55 VEL registered?

PX55 VEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is PX55 VEL safe to buy?

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