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VU55 YZW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,215 mi
Last recorded155,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 YZW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 155,215 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2013 139,070 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 120,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 120,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 79,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 52,832 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,832 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,227 miles

inside face of front discs badly corroded

offside front wiper not clearing screen very well

rear discs slightly corroded on both inner and outer faces

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 YZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YZW, 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 YZW registered?

VU55 YZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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