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SJ05 WCN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,254 mi
Last recorded61,254 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it

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

oil leak from oil filter and sump

Fail 24 Apr 2018 61,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it

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

oil leak from oil filter and sump

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,524 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2017 55,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,380 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 39,548 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 39,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 35,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 31,888 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,554 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,554 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 18,118 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 WCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

SJ05 WCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 WCN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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