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FM55 PNL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,581 mi
Last recorded66,581 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 PNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rusting on underbody and suspension

tyres agecracking in places

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusting on underbody and suspension

Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded badly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 63,233 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,461 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

head lamp beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,645 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,665 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seat belts slow to retract without assistants

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking/perished

side cover sills fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,665 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seat belts slow to retract without assistants

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking/perished

side cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,424 miles

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

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,424 miles

excess h/brake travel 1 notch left in reserve

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,733 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 49,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres slightly deteriorated (cracking)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,833 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,762 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FM55 PNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FM55 PNL, 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 FM55 PNL registered?

FM55 PNL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is FM55 PNL safe to buy?

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