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SM05 TXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,377 mi
Last recorded148,377 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,377 miles

High level brake light not working, may be disconnected.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,830 miles

high level brake light inop, may be disconnected

Fail 8 Oct 2016 137,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in the sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,662 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

High level brake light inop (Disconnected).

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,255 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 102,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s dip beam poor

Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,680 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,897 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,897 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 46,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,097 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 TXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

SM05 TXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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