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FV54 VNT

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VNT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 75,201 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s & o/s inner rear sills corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 69,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s & o/s inner rear sills corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 64,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls and between treads

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,891 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cord/ply visable

Fail 27 Aug 2014 56,891 miles

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

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cord/ply visable

Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,344 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but no ply/cords visible

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes greased

Fail 23 Aug 2013 54,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall but no ply/cords visible

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,058 miles

battery insecure

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged no cord visable

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,292 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

n\s\f tyre has cut to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,747 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2010 47,747 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN SIDEWALL

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 40,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,693 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,692 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,148 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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FV54 VNT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV54 VNT, 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 FV54 VNT registered?

FV54 VNT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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