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VA05 HLP

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,527 mi
Last recorded128,527 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 HLP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 128,527 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2016 128,527 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 117,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,748 miles

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,007 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,985 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,166 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 40,010 miles

advise both front wipers going hard

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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VA05 HLP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA05 HLP, 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 VA05 HLP registered?

VA05 HLP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is VA05 HLP safe to buy?

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