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SL05 SXY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,690 mi
Last recorded89,690 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SXY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 89,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,154 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak slight at gearbox. ()

Oil leak slight from engine area. ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 110,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light illuminated on dash.

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Oil leak slight at gearbox. ()

Oil leak slight from engine area. ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning light on

no reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 6 Apr 2015 90,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery is insecure but cannot fall out or foul any other part

Fail 4 Apr 2015 90,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery is insecure but cannot fall out or foul any other part

Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,500 miles

advise both front tyres on 2mm

advise offside abs ring split

Fail 1 Apr 2014 77,500 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres on 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 61,888 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,142 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,142 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,332 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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SL05 SXY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SXY, 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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SL05 SXY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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