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SP05 ZYN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,377 mi
Last recorded100,377 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 100,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside headlight deteriated

Fail 8 Aug 2020 100,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlight deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2019 99,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 98,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,147 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,601 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,040 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess travel on handbrake lever

Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,057 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,057 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 78,368 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damp with fluid but has no obvious leak

Pass 24 May 2013 78,368 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damp with fluid but has no obvious leak

Pass 21 May 2012 73,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 63,789 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 63,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,843 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,854 miles

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 ZYN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

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

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