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SP05 RDX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,591 mi
Last recorded75,591 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,591 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 75,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims slighty misty

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,703 miles

Advise both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Advise both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,862 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside front tyre 2.5mm on edge 3.5mm in middle

offside front brake disc scored and some corrosion

offside front tyre 2.5mm on edge 4.0mm in middle

rear brake discs inner faces some corrosion

scuffing damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

slight seapage of oil at steering rack

some corrosion on sump

Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front wipers torn

nearside front tyre 2.5mm on edge 3.5mm in middle

offside front brake disc scored and some corrosion

offside front tyre 2.5mm on edge 4.0mm in middle

rear brake discs inner faces some corrosion

slight seapage of oil at steering rack

some corrosion on sump

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,225 miles

cracking in offside rear tyre

cracking splitting in nearside rear tyre

possible offside front ball joint starting to wear slight knocking felt at joint

slight scoring on brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,460 miles

slight cracking on sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,972 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,278 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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SP05 RDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 RDX, 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 SP05 RDX registered?

SP05 RDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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