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SP05 RKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,754 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 89,632 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,215 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 79,215 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 71,093 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 63,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,386 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning lamp staying on

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,448 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,685 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 40,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,518 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 RKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 RKJ registered?

SP05 RKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SP05 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 RKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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