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FN55 PUH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,754 mi
Last recorded130,754 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 PUH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,754 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 127,296 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded (7.1.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,336 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 123,336 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (7.1.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 120,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 115,449 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 115,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,261 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s h/lamp pattern weak

r/disc`s worn and pitted

rear exhaust corroded and weak

slight brake bind o/s/front

Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,450 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s h/lamp pattern weak

r/disc`s worn and pitted

rear exhaust corroded and weak

slight brake bind o/s/front

Fail 2 Sep 2011 78,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside headlamp pattern weak

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,255 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

nearside headlamp pattern weak

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,620 miles

front disc`s worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,618 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front disc`s worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,289 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside headlamp pattern weak?

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,918 miles

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

only just past smoke test after 2nd test

Fail 26 Aug 2008 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

only just past smoke test after 2nd test

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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FN55 PUH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN55 PUH, 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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FN55 PUH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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