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SC54 FAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,012 mi
Last recorded85,012 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 FAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,012 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 85,012 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,711 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 60,593 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,289 miles

nearside dip beam fox-eye lens detetriorating

offside dip beam fox-eye lens deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2014 53,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside dip beam fox-eye lens detetriorating

offside dip beam fox-eye lens deteriorating

rear brake discs rust biuld-up on edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 46,585 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 46,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs inner face,s poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2012 41,632 miles

exhaust rear silencer section deteriorating

front brake discs inner face's poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER SPLIT

Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,306 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SC54 FAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC54 FAO, 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 SC54 FAO registered?

SC54 FAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is SC54 FAO safe to buy?

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