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SP05 VWF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,297 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,749 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,917 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 63,896 miles

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

Fail 6 Apr 2012 63,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake is binding slightly

n/s/f inner cv boot is leaking grease

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,062 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2011 56,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads look low

o/s/f tyre tread is low

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,345 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 48,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,537 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 38,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 28,895 miles

slight front brake inbalance

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 VWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VWF, 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 VWF registered?

SP05 VWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SP05 VWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 VWF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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