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FN55 XPP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,132 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 122,064 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 106,519 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,413 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 104,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,805 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 97,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,464 miles

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

power steering pipes/steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 5 Dec 2015 89,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,138 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 51,126 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,315 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,984 miles

n/s/f dip beam output slightly dim

screw in o/s/r 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 XPP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

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

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