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SD05 RFO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RFO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,996 miles

advice on further look at foot brake

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,008 miles

advice on front exaust hanger

advice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe

advice on slight foot brake travel

advice on slight play at o/s/f track rod end

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,857 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,857 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 57,044 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear brake discs.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,085 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

SD05 RFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is SD05 RFO safe to buy?

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