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SP05 ZJN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,351 mi
Last recorded101,351 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZJN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,351 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center rear gear box mount worn

n/s/r parking brake lever not on its stop at caliper

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,998 miles

CENTER REAR ENGINE MOUNT WORN

EXHAUST DOWN PIPE MOUNT NOT CONNECTED

EXHAUST REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT SPLIT

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY N/S LOW READING

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,283 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS ARE CORODED

ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Apr 2017 94,282 miles

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

ADVISE BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS ARE CORODED

ADVISE SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING RACK

Oil leak OIL SUMP IS CORRODED AND LEAKING ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,487 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,994 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 83,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,626 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,540 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 51,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,586 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,720 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,412 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 ZJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

SP05 ZJN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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