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SL05 SXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,663 mi
Last recorded85,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 SXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 85,663 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 24 Feb 2022 76,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,021 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 73,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,317 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,431 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,084 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,584 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,200 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 55,200 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 52,290 miles

Offside rear mainline brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,147 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 36,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,778 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,522 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 SXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL05 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

SL05 SXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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