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HG05 SGU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,535 mi
Last recorded119,535 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 119,535 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 119,535 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,371 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,630 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre tread starting to lift

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,683 miles

Advise rear brakes binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,199 miles

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

couldn't check all seat belts child seats fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 75,683 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,450 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

autobox leaking where pipe goes into bottom of radiator

inner rim of n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 25 Nov 2011 54,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

autobox leaking where pipe goes into bottom of radiator

inner rim of n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,197 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,197 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,672 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,672 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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HG05 SGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HG05 SGU, 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 HG05 SGU registered?

HG05 SGU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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