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RN54 SZX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 SZX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 101,542 miles

Rear (Exhaust box corroded).

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Including Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 101,542 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear (Exhaust box corroded).

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Including Inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,298 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2019 94,298 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 88,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 88,720 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle pushed under seat (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,591 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded & split

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

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge & perishing

Fail 29 Nov 2016 80,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded & split

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

Offside Rear tyre wear inner edge & perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2015 68,060 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,735 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 54,731 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,990 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 49,988 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,909 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 34,478 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,272 miles

advise windscreen slightly smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,121 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,814 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 3,031 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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RN54 SZX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN54 SZX, 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 RN54 SZX registered?

RN54 SZX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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