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LG05 SXE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,332 mi
Last recorded112,332 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 SXE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 112,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 112,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,047 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 108,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,014 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,875 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 97,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 93,312 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 93,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 89,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,428 miles

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

n/s/r brake caliper sticking

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 16 May 2013 82,014 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear brake pads appear worn low

Fail 15 May 2013 81,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,726 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,719 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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LG05 SXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LG05 SXE, 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 LG05 SXE registered?

LG05 SXE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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