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SW05 GXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,322 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 64,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all 4 brakes sticky and corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2011 61,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are pitted and worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs are pitted and worn

Pass 21 May 2010 56,952 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to wear on in edge

Fail 21 May 2010 56,952 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre starting to wear on in edge

Pass 29 May 2009 46,805 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 34,747 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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SW05 GXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SW05 GXL, 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 SW05 GXL registered?

SW05 GXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is SW05 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 GXL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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