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SG05 EFS

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,954 mi
Last recorded66,954 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 EFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,954 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 66,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 64,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 64,522 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 58,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Fail 29 May 2014 58,213 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 31 May 2013 52,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 47,908 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,924 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,925 miles

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

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and perrished

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,135 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,894 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,381 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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SG05 EFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold 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 SG05 EFS, 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 SG05 EFS registered?

SG05 EFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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