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VN55 ARX

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,317 mi
Last recorded79,317 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 ARX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,317 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 79,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 61,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner

Fail 6 Sep 2019 47,899 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield security

Rear exhaust joint corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner

Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 45,240 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear engine/gearbox mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,992 miles

Both headlamp condition poor

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 40,890 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,073 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,126 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,452 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 33,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,173 miles

o.s front tyre 2mm and wearing smooth on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,851 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,232 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 21,231 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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VN55 ARX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN55 ARX, 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 VN55 ARX registered?

VN55 ARX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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