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SD05 RFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,212 mi
Last recorded92,212 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RFZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness at brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness at brake (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end of bodysill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness at brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight tightness at brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear slight tightness at brake

Fail 17 Oct 2017 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear slight tightness at brake

Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front grille support has corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle has corrosion but not seriously weakened

n/s/f headlight dim

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,950 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front grille support has corrosion

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle has corrosion but not seriously weakened

n/s/f headlight dim

Fail 21 Jan 2016 86,909 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

split pin missing from n/s trackrod end

Pass 12 Feb 2015 76,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 65,012 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,901 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

2 rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,290 miles

offside headlamp on dipped beam output reduced but not lessthan 50%

Fail 7 Jun 2012 53,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside headlamp on dipped beam output reduced but not lessthan 50%

Pass 26 May 2011 48,608 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 48,608 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,362 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 44,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,611 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 26 Mar 2008 33,905 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 RFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RFZ, 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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SD05 RFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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