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VK55 JGU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 96,446 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 75,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,832 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight travel in parking brake lever

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 59,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,012 miles

large chunk out of nearside front tyre side wall

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,628 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,628 miles

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

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

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

steering rack damp

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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VK55 JGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK55 JGU, 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 VK55 JGU registered?

VK55 JGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is VK55 JGU safe to buy?

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