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SJ05 OSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 62,313 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT LIGHTS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,229 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Oct 2018 57,229 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,702 miles

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged nearside front abs ring (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

offside rear tyre walls starting to crack

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,618 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside main (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and is soft

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

rear wiper torn and not operating

Fail 6 Oct 2015 48,985 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion build up on suspension components of vehicle

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

rear wiper torn and not operating

Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion developing on suspension components of vehicle

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 41,074 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,604 miles

rear discs pitting

Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,360 miles

air bag light on

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 OSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

SJ05 OSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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