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F579 GNW

2005 Nissan Fairlady

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,288 mi
Last recorded94,288 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Fairlady79,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF579 GNW
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body kit fitted to vehicle

front cross member slightly corroded and damaged

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing and cracking to tread noted

outer body sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear boot floor tom tail gate behind lights slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body kit fitted to vehicle

front cross member slightly corroded and damaged

nearside front chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front tyre perishing and cracking to tread noted

outer body sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear boot floor tom tail gate behind lights slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2016 94,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion noted to o/s/r inner wing

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 93,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack sensor switch (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s-o/s (3.5.1i)

front cross member/radiator support showing signs of corrosion [centre]

n/s-o/s outer sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2014 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,856 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,238 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 92,238 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 91,765 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2008 114,278 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

front brake imbalance high

nearside rear brake hose insecure not fouling at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2007 105,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 100,906 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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F579 GNW is a 2005 Nissan Fairlady in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 79,860 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 Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F579 GNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F579 GNW is a 2005 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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