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SJ05 NHH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

55,004 mi
Last recorded55,004 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 NHH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,004 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,004 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,442 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight brake bind at both front brakes

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

uncoated sections of brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 49,442 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight brake bind at both front brakes

slight corrosion to vehicle underside and exposed components

uncoated sections of brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 49,271 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,149 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 48,148 miles

Inner front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 40,690 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 40,688 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,245 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2010 34,063 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2010 34,063 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,738 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,477 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 NHH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NHH, 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 NHH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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