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SV05 PVF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,927 mi
Last recorded139,927 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 PVF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 139,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 134,592 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 134,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,571 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 125,566 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,249 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 111,247 miles

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2010 89,553 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 20,733 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,200 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,765 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 PVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PVF, 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 SV05 PVF registered?

SV05 PVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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