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RA05 VTX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VTX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 105,688 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/r tyre cut

Fail 26 May 2015 104,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 94,122 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 82,018 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,101 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2011 54,529 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 45,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 35,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 21,620 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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RA05 VTX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RA05 VTX, 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

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What year was RA05 VTX registered?

RA05 VTX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is RA05 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 VTX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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