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SP05 RHX

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RHX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2024 115,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer pipe corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components

Fail 5 Jun 2023 113,750 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle under sealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 27 May 2022 111,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 107,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 107,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 105,536 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 105,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe at centre flange area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 88,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,254 miles

Nearside Front perishing on outer walls

Nearside headlamp tarnished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

front cross member corroding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,613 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Rear brake pipe going to offside rear brake hose corroded & nearing fail limit

exhaust front pipe corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,613 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake pipe going to offside rear brake hose corroded & nearing fail limit

exhaust front pipe corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 60,204 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2014 60,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

high level stop light not working

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 1 May 2013 53,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

front exhaust bracket broken

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,270 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,184 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 29,575 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 20,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,022 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 RHX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP05 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

SP05 RHX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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