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RA55 VOD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,224 mi
Last recorded150,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VOD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 150,224 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear, near rear trialing arm mounts, very light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,769 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides -- inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both sides track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2019 130,239 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower pin bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 21 May 2019 130,239 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside lower pin bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,607 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Dec 2015 100,914 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 92,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 92,916 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,344 miles

NS inner CV slight grease seepage

NS wiper blade split

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 50,587 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 50,585 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 40,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,175 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,892 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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RA55 VOD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RA55 VOD, 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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RA55 VOD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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