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RE05 FLM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FLM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and has slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm and cracking

Oil topped up 1 ltr

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,088 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,087 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2015 72,692 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 72,692 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,277 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,277 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,732 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 56,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,012 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 43,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2009 29,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

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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RE05 FLM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE05 FLM, 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 RE05 FLM registered?

RE05 FLM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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