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SG05 OTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 112,051 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 98,416 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 98,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 90,693 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 86,406 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 86,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2015 79,452 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,719 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 57,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,299 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,102 miles

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

offside mirror cracked

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 OTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG05 OTF, 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 OTF registered?

SG05 OTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SG05 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 OTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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