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FL05 VFD

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,590 mi
Last recorded96,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VFD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 85,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 85,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 73,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

headlamps are dim

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,848 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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FL05 VFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL05 VFD, 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 FL05 VFD registered?

FL05 VFD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is FL05 VFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 VFD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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