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DY55 FNR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FNR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear rear wiper not working

screen wash reservoir cap missing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working NSR number plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired NSR brake caliper hand brake mechanism inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working OSF sidelight not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dipped beam not working (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red fog light showing white light due to lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing OSR wheel nut missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to metal (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear brake discs worn excessive due to pads worn to metal (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear wiper not working

screen wash reservoir cap missing

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,360 miles

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 82,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear inner side wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,155 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,159 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 106,150 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,890 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 86,779 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 77,573 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,543 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,139 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,605 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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DY55 FNR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY55 FNR, 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 DY55 FNR registered?

DY55 FNR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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