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SJ05 NJV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 NJV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,075 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2019 86,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe/center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both ball joint nuts locking devices not fitted

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,449 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,449 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2016 77,999 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING CRACKS IN THE TREAD PATTERN AREA

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

PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,152 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,542 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 64,542 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,155 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,242 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,233 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 38,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,530 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,760 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 NJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

SJ05 NJV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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