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SM05 TUU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,021 mi
Last recorded89,021 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TUU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 89,021 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 84,374 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 11 May 2016 84,374 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs worn

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

Pass 12 May 2015 76,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 76,323 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,970 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,483 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,583 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,674 miles

advise slight play at both front anti roll bar links

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,217 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 43,217 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,043 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,569 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

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 TUU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

SM05 TUU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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