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SC54 JOV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

110,824 mi
Last recorded110,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 JOV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 110,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 110,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 105,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2017 105,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,999 miles

Nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside handbrake reading low

Fail 18 Dec 2015 97,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside handbrake reading low

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 90,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,628 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,628 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 81,152 miles

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

slight binding noted at o/s/f brake

Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,152 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight binding noted at o/s/f brake

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,638 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable detatched at release

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Fail 11 Jan 2011 55,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s headlamp slightly dim

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable detatched at release

Pass 13 Jan 2010 47,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 47,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,998 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2008 26,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 26,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SC54 JOV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 SC54 JOV, 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 SC54 JOV registered?

SC54 JOV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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