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VU55 ZBF

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,657 mi
Last recorded89,657 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,657 miles

EML on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 89,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by the rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 89,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint by the rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 13 Mar 2014 73,934 miles

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

Offside 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)

front brake discs both side lipped & corroded all round.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 58,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 58,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,583 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,518 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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VU55 ZBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZBF, 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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VU55 ZBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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