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FV05 XNF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,782 mi
Last recorded81,782 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 XNF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 81,782 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,231 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2015 69,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,516 miles

front shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 63,516 miles

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

front shock absorber gaitors deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 54,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 9 May 2013 54,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,015 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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FV05 XNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FV05 XNF, 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 FV05 XNF registered?

FV05 XNF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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