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VO05 HNG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,812 mi
Last recorded139,812 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 HNG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2020 139,812 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 136,295 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 129,140 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 129,140 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 114,575 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2017 114,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,587 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,701 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,938 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,281 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2010 81,281 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,480 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,549 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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VO05 HNG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VO05 HNG, 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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VO05 HNG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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