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RE05 FMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FMU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 89,765 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 84,694 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 67,232 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

left rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,441 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 50,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,368 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,364 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,967 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,634 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,621 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,658 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,333 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,019 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,019 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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RE05 FMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE05 FMU, 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 FMU registered?

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

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