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SJ05 NGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,003 mi
Last recorded155,003 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 NGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 155,003 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 150,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,478 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 145,310 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,452 miles

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))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 137,377 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,301 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 132,301 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,904 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 122,903 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,594 miles

Offside front suspension arm corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,047 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,957 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,347 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,822 miles

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,272 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 43,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,584 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 44,584 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,763 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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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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