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FN55 XPH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,186 mi
Last recorded83,186 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 XPH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 - 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 73,340 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 73,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,779 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,533 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 52,533 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,645 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 42,384 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,333 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,577 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 36,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,107 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,598 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XPH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPH, 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 FN55 XPH registered?

FN55 XPH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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