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SL05 SXM

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SXM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 124,325 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2020 124,316 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 122,653 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,370 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,115 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 102,304 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,470 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 80,760 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,240 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 68,241 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,378 miles

o/s front foglamp glass cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,364 miles

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

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

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

o/s front foglamp glass cracked

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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SL05 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL05 SXM, 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 SL05 SXM registered?

SL05 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SL05 SXM safe to buy?

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