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FL05 VFO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2017 138,255 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,848 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,158 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 123,158 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 106,327 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 93,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,568 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 82,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,435 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,696 miles

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 VFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VFO, 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 FL05 VFO registered?

FL05 VFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is FL05 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 VFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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