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SJ55 VWA

2005 Nissan Murano

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Murano74,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VWA
MakeNissan
ModelMurano
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,787 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges (off side rear more so)

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust system poorly mounted -close to excess-

play to off side front bottom suspension arm ball joint -close to excess-

Fail 19 Nov 2012 73,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn on edges (off side rear more so)

Brake fluid level low

Centre exhaust system poorly mounted -close to excess-

play to off side front bottom suspension arm ball joint -close to excess-

Pass 8 Dec 2011 57,345 miles

Exhaust rear mount part broken/insecure.

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 57,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear mount part broken/insecure.

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust mount retaining device loose but still supports the system

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cut but not to the cords

part of the exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in the nearside front inner steering rack knuckle

Fail 7 Dec 2010 43,118 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly perished

centre exhaust mount retaining device loose but still supports the system

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre cut but not to the cords

part of the exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play in the nearside front inner steering rack knuckle

Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,013 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,108 miles

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

unabel too fully check near side rear seat belt [child seat fitted]

How Reliable is the Nissan Murano?

Based on 45,327 MOT tests across 3,135 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,135
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,854
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,129
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,060
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,015
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 928
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SJ55 VWA is a 2005 Nissan Murano in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Murano models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 74,427 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 Murano fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ55 VWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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SJ55 VWA is a 2005 Nissan Murano, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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