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SK05 TLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,736 mi
Last recorded68,736 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,711 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,511 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,542 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 58,529 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,394 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,394 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,734 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 39,306 miles

air bag warning light on

offside rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

offside rear wheel slightly damaged

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,533 miles

air bag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,299 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,551 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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SK05 TLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK05 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK05 TLF registered?

SK05 TLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is SK05 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 TLF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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