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RA55 VNS

2005 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

144,848 mi
Last recorded144,848 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VNS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 144,848 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 142,836 miles

Advancing underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 142,827 miles

Fuel tank insecure Rear strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Advancing underbody corrosion

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 142,201 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole underbody corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 136,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,158 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 133,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 128,829 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 119,955 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 115,804 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread SUGGEST REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,851 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 55,834 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 40,957 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,599 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,877 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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RA55 VNS is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 VNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RA55 VNS is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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