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VU55 YYN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,917 mi
Last recorded48,917 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YYN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,917 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2018 39,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,457 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 31,990 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,570 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 26,570 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 23,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,670 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 17,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 11,798 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 11,798 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU55 YYN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 VU55 YYN, 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 VU55 YYN registered?

VU55 YYN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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