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SB05 GWA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 62,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 62,815 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,539 miles

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

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

front & rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wishbones corroded

nearside wing mirror tapped on

rear brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 53,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front & rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front wishbones corroded

nearside wing mirror tapped on

rear brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front antiroll bar links slight play

both front wishbones slightly corroded

both rear brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

front & rear registration plate deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,682 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front antiroll bar links slight play

both front wishbones slightly corroded

both rear brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

front & rear registration plate deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,222 miles

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,723 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,721 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside front offside rear tyre walls cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 23,840 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 20,041 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/ mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,802 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 16,802 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,780 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 14,638 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB05 GWA, 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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SB05 GWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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