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SM05 VTA

2005 Nissan D22

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,030 mi
Last recorded103,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan D2286,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VTA
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 103,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 102,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

rear diff has slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2019 100,843 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside hand brake poor performance

rear diff has slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,780 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 95,101 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 6 Jul 2016 92,554 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,858 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 79,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,207 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 70,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,754 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,590 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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SM05 VTA is a 2005 Nissan D22 in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 86,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan D22 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM05 VTA is a 2005 Nissan D22, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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