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FG55 SYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 SYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 84,801 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 84,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,289 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

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

Various body damage

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,803 miles

headlamps weak

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 4 Jan 2018 83,647 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,429 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

winter run flat tyre fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Dec 2015 76,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,088 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre distorted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,185 miles

offside rear outer clear plastic lens cover cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outer clear plastic lens cover cracked

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,821 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seat belts slow to retract

wiper blades ends split

Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front seat belts slow to retract

wiper blades ends split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,409 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,547 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,179 miles

Advise:o/s/f wing mirror backing taped on

Advise:o/s/r lens damaged & been repaired with tape

Advise:slight oil leak at oil filter

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,380 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 39,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 26,924 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 SYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG55 SYF, 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 SYF registered?

FG55 SYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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