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VN55 DNV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,847 mi
Last recorded144,847 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DNV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,847 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 140,090 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 140,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 132,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 126,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 113,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 106,479 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 99,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2014 99,649 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,313 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 91,313 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,702 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 47,534 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,575 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 22,818 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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VN55 DNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN55 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

VN55 DNV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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