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FG55 OFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,302 mi
Last recorded114,302 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,302 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front headlamp damaged but secure

both front headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

both front wipers smeary

front bumper damaged but secure

steering rack oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,968 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,968 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 77,781 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 77,781 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 69,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 69,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wear outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 61,407 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 45,157 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 45,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 94,382 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 94,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,402 miles

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

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

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

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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FG55 OFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG55 OFR, 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 FG55 OFR registered?

FG55 OFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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