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SO05 ECJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ECJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,606 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 78,233 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 74,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,933 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 59,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,619 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 41,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 40,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 30,971 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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SO05 ECJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO05 ECJ, 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 SO05 ECJ registered?

SO05 ECJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SO05 ECJ safe to buy?

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