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NC54 FVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,073 mi
Last recorded93,073 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2024 93,073 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,425 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 79,796 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 79,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment OSR caliper long travel before effort (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,463 miles

both headlamps hazy

Fail 8 Feb 2021 70,461 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

both headlamps hazy

Pass 7 Sep 2019 63,558 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 63,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Light intensity reduced

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,423 miles

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))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2018 57,423 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 36,034 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 25,229 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 25,229 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 23,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 20,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,770 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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NC54 FVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NC54 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 NC54 FVR registered?

NC54 FVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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