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SB05 JVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 134,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,129 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 130,125 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 125,414 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 122,439 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,351 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 108,351 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,978 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,272 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,582 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,473 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 JVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

SB05 JVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SB05 JVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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