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VX55 VLW

2005 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,682 mi
Last recorded124,682 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Navara88,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VLW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 124,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

bothside main chassis rails corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 121,526 miles

Oil leak gear box rear seal ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 978,810 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 978,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,941 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 86,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 74,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 74,897 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,686 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,400 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,925 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 13,290 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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VX55 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 88,875 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX55 VLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX55 VLW registered?

VX55 VLW is a 2005 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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