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RV55 VSC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,254 mi
Last recorded69,254 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 VSC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 69,254 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 69,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,388 miles

2 front headlamp lenses has misted up slightly

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Aug 2019 64,235 miles

rear brake discs in rusty condition

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 62,683 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,701 miles

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 19 Aug 2015 56,455 miles

Lower rear engine support mount split

Rear exhaust box corroded around join

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower rear engine support mount split

Rear exhaust box corroded around join

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,330 miles

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 16 Aug 2010 31,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,414 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 24,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,596 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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RV55 VSC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV55 VSC, 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 RV55 VSC registered?

RV55 VSC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is RV55 VSC safe to buy?

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