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SK05 TLN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,235 mi
Last recorded101,235 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

power steering rack misting with oil

Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres to cords in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

power steering rack misting with oil

Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,750 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres won on edges

oil leak

tailgate gas struts weak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,750 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres won on edges

oil leak

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,254 miles

tailgate gas struts weak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 87,254 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

both front brakes binding slightly

offside track rod end retaining split pin missing

parking brake lever close to maximum travel

tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,116 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

engine sump pan corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,116 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,929 miles

advise new brake discs fitted to o/s n/s front and rear

advise new brake pads fitted to o/s n/s front and rear

advise new wheel bearings fitted to front

advise rear n0 plate lights been repaired

Fail 16 Sep 2010 57,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,619 miles

advise new tyre fitted to n/s/r

Fail 2 Dec 2008 42,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TLN, 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 SK05 TLN registered?

SK05 TLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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