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SE05 BVN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,735 mi
Last recorded105,735 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 BVN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,735 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,950 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre has a nail in centre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 93,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,948 miles

headlamps dipped beam weak patterns

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/bald shoulders

o/s/f tyre 2mm/bald shoulders

power steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jul 2014 83,948 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamps dipped beam weak patterns

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm/bald shoulders

o/s/f tyre 2mm/bald shoulders

power steering rack damp

Pass 29 Jul 2013

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake travels high

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 29 Jul 2013 80,478 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

handbrake travels high

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 26 Jul 2012 70,729 miles

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake travels high

Fail 25 Jul 2012 70,729 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake travels high

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,599 miles

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,721 miles

slight dent to nearside front wheel rim

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

wipers not returning on intermittant mode

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight dent to nearside front wheel rim

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

slight fluctuation to offside front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,353 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 45,521 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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SE05 BVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE05 BVN, 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 SE05 BVN registered?

SE05 BVN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is SE05 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 BVN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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