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FG55 UWD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,125 mi
Last recorded83,125 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 UWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,125 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 76,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,329 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,405 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 69,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,807 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,817 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f top coil spring rubber mount deteriorating

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2008 52,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f top coil spring rubber mount deteriorating

slight dampness around o/s steering rack

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 UWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UWD, 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 FG55 UWD registered?

FG55 UWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is FG55 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG55 UWD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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