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SP05 ZZJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,134 mi
Last recorded107,134 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 107,134 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 29 Apr 2017 81,391 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2016 101,921 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ADVISE AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,921 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread ADVISE AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,001 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,000 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,956 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both headlamps dull

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,518 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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 ZZJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for SP05 ZZJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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