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SK05 TLU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,861 miles

amber engine warning light on dash

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,267 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 77,267 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Offside rear handbrake sticking on (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,007 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 59,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,823 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 48,823 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,994 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SK05 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

SK05 TLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is SK05 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 TLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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