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SV05 PSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

83,865 mi
Last recorded83,865 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 PSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 83,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,578 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,576 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,134 miles

under sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Rear Small crack within tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished within tread

Oil leak ATF at cooler ()

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp projects a poor beam image

Nearside Rear Small crack within tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre perished within tread

Oil leak ATF at cooler ()

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 30 May 2016 58,429 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2016 58,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre support bracket missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing Ball joint nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,616 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,151 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,745 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,425 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 32,425 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Jun 2010 25,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,438 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,281 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,281 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulder

Fail 22 May 2008 15,645 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 22 May 2008 15,645 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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SV05 PSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SV05 PSU, 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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SV05 PSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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