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FN55 XOB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XOB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion front/rear brakes suspension

signs of power steering fluid around n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack boot/pipes

slight exhaust blow front lower joint

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of power steering fluid around n/s steering rack/boot

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,762 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,762 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight binding also showing signs of extreme heat

Nearside Rear brake has slight binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has slight binding also showing signs of extreme heat

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight binding also showing signs of extreme heat

Nearside Rear brake has slight binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has slight binding also showing signs of extreme heat

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,273 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 65,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,580 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,247 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 47,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,601 miles

both rear tyres wearing down

Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,787 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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FN55 XOB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FN55 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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