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RE05 FSL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,049 mi
Last recorded120,049 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FSL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,049 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2018 120,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both inner sills corroded

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 115,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,617 miles

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

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2016 108,617 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2015 104,577 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,330 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,534 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 87,776 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 82,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

engine hunts intermittantly

Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

engine hunts intermittantly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance 22%. limit is 25%

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 66,962 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,672 miles

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

cuts in rear tyres

slight damage rear number plate

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 FSL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

RE05 FSL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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