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SL05 VBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,524 mi
Last recorded111,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 111,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

floor pan and suspension parts corroded

shock absorbers slightly bouncy

Pass 12 Jul 2017 104,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear tyre 185-65-15h cracked

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,863 miles

Nearside dipped headlamp out put slightly reduced

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,888 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,291 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread heavily cracked and bald on edges.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread heavily cracked and bald on edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,251 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not fully checked.

Slight bind on parking brake.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,919 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 26,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,546 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 18,546 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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