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VN55 FWB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,590 mi
Last recorded79,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 FWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 79,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 75,868 miles

Front exhaust shield loose

O/S cv boot leaking out

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 75,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front exhaust shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

O/S cv boot leaking out

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 70,587 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 70,587 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear light cluster outer cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,297 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,500 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 101,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,556 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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VN55 FWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN55 FWB, 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 VN55 FWB registered?

VN55 FWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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