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SD05 RCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,889 mi
Last recorded60,889 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,889 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 60,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 60,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 60,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level very low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge size (185.65.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,476 miles

Front bumper loose

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,476 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper loose

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,335 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2014 39,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper look deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,186 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front wiper look deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 27,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 May 2011 27,373 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,250 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,288 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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SD05 RCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD05 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

SD05 RCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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