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SK55 RKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,743 mi
Last recorded66,743 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 RKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2016 66,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2016 66,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 64,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,460 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 62,460 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,700 miles

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

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

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

engine sump heavily corroded

minor gearbox oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine sump heavily corroded

minor gearbox oil leak

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,959 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,576 miles

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm

advise o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Fail 3 Sep 2011 46,576 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm

advise o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,115 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f under bonnet is distorted not within prescribe area

o/s/r near under boot well distorted not in prescribe area

Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f under bonnet is distorted not within prescribe area

o/s/r near under boot well distorted not in prescribe area

Pass 1 Feb 2010 31,652 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,433 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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SK55 RKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK55 RKJ, 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 SK55 RKJ registered?

SK55 RKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is SK55 RKJ safe to buy?

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