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FN05 SWX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,977 mi
Last recorded96,977 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SWX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,977 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions IN /OUT (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 91,559 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,714 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,318 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,608 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,125 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,510 miles

brake disc worn

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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FN05 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red 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 FN05 SWX, 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 FN05 SWX registered?

FN05 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FN05 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 SWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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