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FB05 HVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,806 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 91,589 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,777 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,740 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position Lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Bumper Insecure But Unlikely To Become Detached

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,391 miles

Coil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion To Both Rear Inner Sills

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 82,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.078 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion To Both Rear Inner Sills

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,552 miles

Front Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,552 miles

Front Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 69,000 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 69,000 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 63,166 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,783 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 60,783 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 58,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,826 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,304 miles

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

Rear brake disc's corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,631 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 29,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 16,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FB05 HVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FB05 HVR, 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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FB05 HVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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