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SB05 YJG

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,049 mi
Last recorded95,049 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YJG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 95,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 95,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 87,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 71,554 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2016 64,253 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,843 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 56,843 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 49,028 miles
Fail 12 May 2014

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,514 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 47,514 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,753 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,753 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 34,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,545 miles

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

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 YJG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

SB05 YJG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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