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SP05 WPJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,508 mi
Last recorded63,508 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WPJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 62,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 59,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a minor cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre: sidewall heavily cracked

oil sump corroded and leaking heavily

play in steering rack inner

Fail 25 Mar 2016 59,762 miles

Headlamp insecure both headlamps (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc red in colour, clearly over heated (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

oil sump corroded and leaking heavily

play in steering rack inner

Nearside Front tyre has a minor cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre: sidewall heavily cracked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

unable to test offside front wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed 185/65/15

oil sump excessively corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 56,916 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre heavily cracked but no cords exposed 185/65/15

oil sump excessively corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,275 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,528 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,366 miles

offside front tyre pressure valve stem not visible for testing

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front outer lower ball joint gaiter burst.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,670 miles

Nearside front outer lower ball joint gaiter burst.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

SP05 WPJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is SP05 WPJ safe to buy?

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