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SB05 YGM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,430 mi
Last recorded75,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 75,430 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2016 70,453 miles

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

Front cross member has damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perishing/cracking between treads

Fail 23 Dec 2016 70,411 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front cross member has damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

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

Offside Front brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front brake disc badly corroded

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perishing/cracking between treads

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,590 miles

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,737 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,523 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 51,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,489 miles

advise rear tyres perishing slightly ,cracks evident in tread.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,489 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise rear tyres perishing slightly ,cracks evident in tread.

Pass 25 May 2011 37,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,724 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 11,956 miles

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

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

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 YGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SB05 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

SB05 YGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is SB05 YGM safe to buy?

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