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SW05 JEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,421 mi
Last recorded85,421 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 JEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 85,421 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 47,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,246 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,196 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,803 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 21,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,472 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 15,472 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Inner faces of both front discs heavily corroded.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,028 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders (195/55x16-87v)

ends split on both front wipers

ends split on rear wiper

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,462 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 JEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

SW05 JEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SW05 JEU safe to buy?

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