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SC05 TVE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,836 mi
Last recorded70,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 TVE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,836 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,073 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under vehicle all parts

Fail 3 Oct 2019 70,073 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs corrosion inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion under vehicle all parts

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,710 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,376 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 64,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,285 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,571 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,624 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,986 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,313 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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SC05 TVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 SC05 TVE, 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 SC05 TVE registered?

SC05 TVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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