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SL05 UCU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UCU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 120,776 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 120,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 111,317 miles

Offside Front Dip beam output poor

Fail 17 Jul 2018 111,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Dip beam output poor

Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,607 miles

Offside Front dip beam intensity poor

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,629 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,629 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,176 miles

engine sump leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2015 78,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine sump leaking

o/s/f wheel tight to turn unable to check wheel beating properly/ o/s/r wheel tight to turn unable to check wheel bearing properly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,165 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,000 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,470 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,807 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads wearing thin strongley advise replacement.

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 UCU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

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

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