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NC05 FVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 FVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 97,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 90,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 84,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 84,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,643 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,643 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 72,430 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 72,421 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust back box damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 71,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,557 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 70,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 70,331 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,996 miles

both front linkages ball joints slight movements

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Nov 2014 63,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 62,027 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 57,700 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 57,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,593 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,793 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,954 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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NC05 FVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NC05 FVR, 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 NC05 FVR registered?

NC05 FVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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