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VN05 FGM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FGM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2019 87,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Rear exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 20 Jul 2017 81,054 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,670 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jul 2015 72,376 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,892 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,237 miles

both offside tyres have cuts in their sidewalls but not down to cords

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,305 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,020 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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VN05 FGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VN05 FGM, 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 VN05 FGM registered?

VN05 FGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is VN05 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 FGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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