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SP05 RNA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,031 mi
Last recorded70,031 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RNA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section has broken off of the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 69,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,535 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill distorted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 10 years old, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes coated

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill distorted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 10 years old, perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes coated

Pass 14 Nov 2019 63,891 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,012 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 62,012 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt -Limited Inspection -Child seat fitted

Nearside Wiper worn

Rear Wiper worn

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt -Limited Inspection -Child seat fitted

Nearside Wiper worn

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper worn

Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,568 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,351 miles

Rear wiper torn.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,600 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,406 miles

windscreen wash frozen

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,327 miles

park brake travel near limit

Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,838 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 24,838 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,659 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 RNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RNA, 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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SP05 RNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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