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FP05 TLN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,147 mi
Last recorded129,147 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,147 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 112,901 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 112,900 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,165 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,161 miles

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,376 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre to rear exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,232 miles

front brake pads 75%worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,528 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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FP05 TLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP05 TLN, 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 FP05 TLN registered?

FP05 TLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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