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SD05 RBZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,993 mi
Last recorded87,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RBZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,993 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 87,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 80,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 74,836 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

all suspesion componets corroded

rear heat shield holded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,166 miles

ALL front suspension components corroded

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside suspension mounting areas corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 70,166 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle stabiliser (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL front suspension components corroded

ALL rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 64,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have minor wear on the inner edge

Fail 14 May 2019 64,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have minor wear on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 58,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 51,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,703 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 47,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

O/S/R wheel slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,691 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 38,363 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,422 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,001 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,311 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,397 miles

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)

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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SD05 RBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SD05 RBZ, 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 SD05 RBZ registered?

SD05 RBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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