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ST05 XMV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 XMV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 89,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 89,697 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe joint to centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front brake binding slightly.

advise offside parking brake lever not returning to stop on caliper.

advise offside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 84,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall.tyre shows signs of running at low pressure. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe joint to centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front brake binding slightly.

advise offside parking brake lever not returning to stop on caliper.

advise offside rear brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 596,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint to centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front brake binding slightly.

advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in treads.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,800 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint to centre section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front brake binding slightly.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise nearside rear tyre badly cracked in treads.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 71,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,825 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 62,823 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 57,666 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 57,666 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,166 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,166 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,633 miles

near side rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 5 Jan 2010 36,116 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 36,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 33,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,104 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 XMV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XMV, 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 XMV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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