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LY05 SNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 SNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,303 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 93,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,146 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 88,778 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 84,636 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 81,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 76,018 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 76,018 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 72,182 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 May 2014 69,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,972 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 65,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 61,864 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,549 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 58,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,980 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,112 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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LY05 SNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LY05 SNU, 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 LY05 SNU registered?

LY05 SNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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