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RA55 VPP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,402 mi
Last recorded68,402 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VPP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,402 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Nov 2013 61,905 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

both front headlamps slight damage

offside rear light lens slight damage

Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

both front headlamps slight damage

offside rear light lens slight damage

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,118 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Nov 2012 54,118 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

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

chips in screen

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,025 miles

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage but not to cords at time of test. advise replaced

only just met front brake inbalance advise brake inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2011 46,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre has outer wall damage but not to cords at time of test. advise replaced

Pass 20 Nov 2010 36,943 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 36,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,555 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,771 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 VPP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RA55 VPP, 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 RA55 VPP registered?

RA55 VPP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is RA55 VPP safe to buy?

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