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SC05 TWE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 TWE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,079 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,322 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,229 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 57,229 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 54,539 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 54,535 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 45,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,907 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 30,907 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,639 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

off side rear tyre has nail in tread

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 TWE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TWE, 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 SC05 TWE registered?

SC05 TWE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SC05 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC05 TWE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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