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RV55 XLA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 XLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,255 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light

Pass 13 Dec 2019 75,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 75,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,775 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 69,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 60,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 55,682 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 55,681 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,485 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 50,483 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,689 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 83,689 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,737 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 20,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 17,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 17,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

off side front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 12,101 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 XLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV55 XLA, 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 RV55 XLA registered?

RV55 XLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is RV55 XLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 XLA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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