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FY55 CXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,981 mi
Last recorded158,981 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 CXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2018 158,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,647 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,846 miles

Both rear tyres edges worn.

Please note: both front tyres are just on the legal limit.

Rear pads are getting low!

Pass 5 Jun 2013 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2012 74,615 miles

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,395 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with slight scoring.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,206 miles

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

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

aux belt noisey

front tyres 2-3mm only

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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FY55 CXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY55 CXL, 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 FY55 CXL registered?

FY55 CXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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