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SJ05 NJF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,566 mi
Last recorded153,566 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 153,566 miles

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

steering rack leaking at both ends

Fail 9 Oct 2020 153,557 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering rack leaking at both ends

Pass 17 Mar 2019 129,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,993 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 119,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam light severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam light severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2017 109,715 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2017 109,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,800 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 100,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2015 90,530 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 82,313 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,826 miles

Exhaust back box bracket fouling body

Offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 18 Mar 2013 71,551 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust back box bracket fouling body

Offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,112 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 37,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,223 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 NJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJF, 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 SJ05 NJF registered?

SJ05 NJF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is SJ05 NJF safe to buy?

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