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SG05 OTU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 106,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 106,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 101,764 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,703 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,117 miles

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

engine oil leak from sump

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

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

engine oil leak from sump

exhaust heat shields partly insecure

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,458 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,458 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight leak from n/s/f tyre valve

slight leak from n/s/r tyre valve

slight leak from o/s/f tyre valve

slight leak from o/s/r tyre valve

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 38,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,434 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,497 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,497 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 OTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SG05 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

SG05 OTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SG05 OTU safe to buy?

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