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SP05 RNJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,993 mi
Last recorded123,993 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 RNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 123,993 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 112,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 112,006 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,665 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,582 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 55,650 miles

parking brake lever requires attention near limit for no reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2010 45,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side headlamp slightly insecure

off side front tyre slight cut on sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,250 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 RNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RNJ, 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 RNJ registered?

SP05 RNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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