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SB05 YJL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,665 mi
Last recorded68,665 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,970 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,616 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 YJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 YJL registered?

SB05 YJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SB05 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 YJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB05 YJL have outstanding finance?

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