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VU55 ZRP

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,064 mi
Last recorded74,064 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZRP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 74,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorating inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 13 Sep 2019 62,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear exhaust box deteriorating inside

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Sep 2018 55,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 55,112 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,996 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 46,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear tyres have slight uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 21,560 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,607 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 ZRP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

VU55 ZRP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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