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DE05 FTV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 FTV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,183 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,259 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,666 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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DE05 FTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE05 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 FTV registered?

DE05 FTV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is DE05 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 FTV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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