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RA05 VUG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,548 mi
Last recorded67,548 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 VUG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,548 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills/floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear inner sills have corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

both headlamp lens slightly faded

both rear inner sills have slight corrosion

both rear tyres have age related cuts

Pass 9 Nov 2018 63,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2017 61,396 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly faded.

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,269 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 59,269 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 48,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,680 miles

advise plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 21,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fittied to center rear seat not allowing full seat belt inspection

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 VUG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VUG, 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 RA05 VUG registered?

RA05 VUG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is RA05 VUG safe to buy?

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