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SM05 TUJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,711 mi
Last recorded41,711 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TUJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 41,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,126 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 35,126 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,935 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,888 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 22,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 18,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 16,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 7,374 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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SM05 TUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM05 TUJ, 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 SM05 TUJ registered?

SM05 TUJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is SM05 TUJ safe to buy?

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