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FM05 VJN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 94,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 92,197 miles

both front headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated! advise clean/polish

drivers seat belt slightly cut/frayed!

rear wiper blade is split!

Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,197 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated! advise clean/polish

drivers seat belt slightly cut/frayed!

rear wiper blade is split!

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,152 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 89,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 6 Aug 2014 85,939 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 82,966 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 82,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 72,678 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency of 16%

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,501 miles

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,045 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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FM05 VJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM05 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 FM05 VJN registered?

FM05 VJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 VJN safe to buy?

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