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FY05 SWN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,327 mi
Last recorded88,327 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 SWN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 88,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated but can still just see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 88,327 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger broken but helb by wire and is still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly deteriorated but can still just see beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 75,375 miles

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

front pipe of exhaust has a hanger broken but is currently adequately supported at time of test

Fail 10 Nov 2017 75,374 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front slight bind

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

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

front pipe of exhaust has a hanger broken but is currently adequately supported at time of test

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,453 miles

front brake pads low

near side front tyre low on edges

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 65,453 miles

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

front brake pads low

near side front tyre low on edges

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,989 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,238 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,385 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,673 miles

Slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,587 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes,

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,712 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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FY05 SWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY05 SWN, 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 FY05 SWN registered?

FY05 SWN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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