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FL05 VGR

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VGR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,042 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,406 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 63,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 40,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 35,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 35,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 31,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 31,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 27,732 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,066 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low on edges & some sidewall damage

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,811 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,813 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 18,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,899 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,722 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 VGR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

FL05 VGR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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