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FY05 VLC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,072 mi
Last recorded114,072 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VLC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,072 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 102,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 102,213 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,049 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front NUMBER PLATE DELAMING

Pass 22 Jul 2016 91,153 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 91,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,406 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,588 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 69,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,930 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,736 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,734 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,485 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 55,485 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,302 miles

o/s/r disc rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,547 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 30,547 miles

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

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 VLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

FY05 VLC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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