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FM54 GVG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,178 mi
Last recorded96,178 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 GVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2017 96,178 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake caliper leaking were flexi pipe and caliper join (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' large crack (8.3.1d)

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

Central Rear Inner Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake warning symbol on constant

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,642 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 83,640 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 78,594 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,795 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,414 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 52,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,596 miles

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,172 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,510 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,571 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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FM54 GVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM54 GVG, 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 FM54 GVG registered?

FM54 GVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is FM54 GVG safe to buy?

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