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ST05 XLH

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,208 mi
Last recorded98,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 XLH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,208 miles

Oil sump is corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil sump is corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,498 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 80,158 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 80,158 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,599 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,048 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 63,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s rear tyre has a puncture Slight leak gfrom power steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2009 36,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,001 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 XLH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XLH, 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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ST05 XLH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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