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VN54 OLC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,504 mi
Last recorded133,504 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 133,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 132,063 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 119,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 105,703 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 105,703 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 93,571 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 80,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,946 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 29,599 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,536 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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VN54 OLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN54 OLC, 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 VN54 OLC registered?

VN54 OLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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