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N205 FWL

1995 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Nissan Almera91,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 FWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 145,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriated & blowing slightly

front & rear suspension units & mount areas corroded

front brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

o/s/f tyre right on legal limit-secondry tread badly worn on edges

slight fluctuation on f/brakes on rbt

Fail 11 Jun 2012 145,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriated & blowing slightly

front & rear suspension units & mount areas corroded

front brake discs deteriated & pads appear thin

o/s/f tyre right on legal limit-secondry tread badly worn on edges

slight fluctuation on f/brakes on rbt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 137,046 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 137,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on both edges

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 120,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 120,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 109,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 99,585 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 99,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand, but both are not recording significant efforts when running free on roller brake test.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 91,323 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 91,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

general corrosion on inner and outer sill aeria, nearside and offside

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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N205 FWL is a 1995 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 91,498 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 N205 FWL, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N205 FWL registered?

N205 FWL is a 1995 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 November 1995.

Is N205 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 FWL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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