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SB05 JVA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 JVA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 89,333 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 May 2018 89,333 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Oil leak ()

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 11,464 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 11,464 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,649 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 75,649 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,016 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 602,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,466 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn (both)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 41,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,710 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,271 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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SB05 JVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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