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SP05 WLH

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 116,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight smear to wipers

Fail 17 Feb 2017 108,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight smear to wipers

Pass 10 Feb 2016 92,675 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 92,674 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both very dim (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake lever siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs rusty

Offside Outer sill damaged

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

Rear brake discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 88,260 miles

advise rear exhaust back box condition

Fail 16 May 2015 88,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear exhaust back box condition

Pass 19 May 2014 78,108 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 78,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 73,251 miles

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

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

advise front and rear discs

Fail 4 May 2013 73,251 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

advise front and rear discs

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise front and rear brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,999 miles

advise both front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,100 miles

advise hand brake travel

advise rear number plate

Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,312 miles

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

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

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 WLH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

SP05 WLH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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