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AP05 FRL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,345 mi
Last recorded78,345 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 78,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler hose by tank not excessive or leaking ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler hose by tank not excessive or leaking ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

The drvers side wiper has caused damage to the windscreen

Fail 10 Jul 2015 70,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

The drvers side wiper has caused damage to the windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2014 60,630 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

rear brake pads wearing low

tracking out

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,630 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake disc worn

rear brake pads wearing low

tracking out

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

body sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,106 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,883 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,332 miles

exhaust rusting

stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,332 miles

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

exhaust rusting

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,502 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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AP05 FRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP05 FRL, 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 AP05 FRL registered?

AP05 FRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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