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SF05 RYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,951 mi
Last recorded115,951 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 RYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 115,951 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 30 May 2017 115,951 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 31 May 2016 110,892 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Fail 27 May 2016 110,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush gaiter split also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front and rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 18 May 2015 98,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 98,709 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 81,831 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 81,828 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,392 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 48,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,037 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,346 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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SF05 RYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SF05 RYC, 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 SF05 RYC registered?

SF05 RYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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