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FL55 FPF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,532 mi
Last recorded163,532 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FPF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 163,532 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2017 163,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,595 miles

EML on indicating a possible fault

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 158,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML on indicating a possible fault

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 153,494 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 148,396 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 148,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 143,613 miles

accident damage n/s

engine man lamp on

sump leaking oil

Fail 29 Aug 2013 143,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

accident damage n/s

engine man lamp on

sump leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2012 126,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,429 miles

engine man lamp on

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

oil leak @ sump

Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,429 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine man lamp on

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

oil leak @ sump

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,333 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 98,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 80,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,274 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 61,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FL55 FPF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL55 FPF, 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 FL55 FPF registered?

FL55 FPF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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