MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake effort lower on n/s
slight play in o/s lower ball joint
nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both front wheel bearings check at retest
centre exhaust deteriorating
nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar link rubber bushes deteriorating
offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, not excessive
recheck offside rear wheel bearing and tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/S/F brake disc is worn.
O/S/F brake disc is worn and corroded.
O/S/R brake disc is corroded.
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres feathered on inside and outside edges.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/F fog light damaged.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both front tyres feathered on inside and outside edges.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/F fog light damaged.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.
O/S/F tyre has cuts not to cord.
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
O/S/F tyre feathered on inside edge.
O/S/F tyre has cuts not to cord.
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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SM05 TVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 TVP, 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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SM05 TVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 2005.
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