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ST05 CHO

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

97,193 mi
Last recorded97,193 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 CHO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 97,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 97,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside wiper split at ends

Pass 20 Jan 2015 90,147 miles

Nearside front arm corroded slightly

Offside front arm corroded slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front arm corroded slightly

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

Offside front arm corroded slightly

Washers inop at time of test This is only advisery because of the outside temp

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2014 81,900 miles

front brake pads worn low

off-side reg. lamp taped on

Fail 4 Jan 2014 81,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake pads worn low

off-side registration lamp taped on

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to offside front crossmember.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 73,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to offside front crossmember.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,005 miles

Slight blow at rear exhaust box and join.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 62,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Slight blow at rear exhaust box and join.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 49,096 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 49,096 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,895 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 37,894 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,954 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,954 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nials in tread (not repaiable)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 18,989 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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ST05 CHO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 ST05 CHO, 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 ST05 CHO registered?

ST05 CHO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is ST05 CHO safe to buy?

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