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SP05 XYT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 92,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 83,510 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,564 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,288 miles

front pads look low in carrier

slight leak at off side of steering rack

Fail 14 Oct 2011 59,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front pads look low in carrier

off side tyre 2mm

slight leak at off side of steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,870 miles

n/s/f tyre near limits 2mm

o/s/f tyre near limits 3mm

o/s/r tyre near limits 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,625 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 22,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 XYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYT, 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 XYT registered?

SP05 XYT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is SP05 XYT safe to buy?

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