MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear No revers light
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Between engine and gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged Return fuel pipe broken (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear No revers light
Central Front Bumper loose
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On inner edge ()
No reverse light
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure Filler neck corroded and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Bumper loose
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre On inner edge ()
No reverse light
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Bumper loose
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Bumper loose
Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside front suspension arm corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Offside rear brake pipe corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SJ05 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SJ05 NGV, 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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SJ05 NGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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