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FV55 CWO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,419 mi
Last recorded72,419 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,419 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,961 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Offside parking brake (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both side (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brake binding Both side rear (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes have slight bind

nearside rear light lens cover missing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,674 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes have slight bind

nearside rear light lens cover missing

offside front tyre perishing in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,989 miles

engine oil high

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre sligthly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2011 49,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 18,550 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 18,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FV55 CWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV55 CWO, 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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FV55 CWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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