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SB05 GVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,088 mi
Last recorded111,088 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,088 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside sill corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle tie arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,618 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 94,491 miles

nearside headlamp securing mount broken

Fail 6 Apr 2017 94,491 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested offside rear brake pipe leaking (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking to flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside headlamp securing mount broken

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,183 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 87,181 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,651 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 48,391 miles

front brake discs salt corroded

rear brake discs corroded at edges

Fail 11 May 2012 48,391 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)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs salt corroded

rear brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,420 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,179 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre At 2mm On Outer Edge

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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SB05 GVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB05 GVN, 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 SB05 GVN registered?

SB05 GVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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