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FL05 VHB

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,491 mi
Last recorded84,491 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 84,491 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 84,491 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 73,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,575 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM TREAD. CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM TREAD. CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,572 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 MM TREAD. CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 MM TREAD. CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,168 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,150 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,662 miles

Offside Front 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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FL05 VHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

FL05 VHB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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