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FL05 VJN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,564 mi
Last recorded92,564 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 92,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 89,945 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 77,987 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,321 miles

centre pipe and back box

Fail 2 Feb 2016 75,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre from front ./centre pipe and back box

centre pipe and back box

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,439 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre edge wear recommend attention

o/s/f tyre edge wear recommend attention

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 62,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,224 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,195 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,556 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 VJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

FL05 VJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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