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RA05 VZS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,435 mi
Last recorded64,435 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads starting to get worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,435 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front brake pads starting to get worn low

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency low 18% (minimum required 16%)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 62,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake efficiency low 18% (minimum required 16%)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,550 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 51,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,526 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,518 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,913 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,473 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,358 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perished

offside front inner cv gaiter twisted, split and leaking

slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 5 Jul 2008 26,059 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 26,059 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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 VZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RA05 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

RA05 VZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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