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SW05 ODG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,504 mi
Last recorded77,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 ODG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,504 miles

under body starting to corrode.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 77,503 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under body starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,861 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

Rear brake pads worn low

both front brakes slightly binding may need attention at next service

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre rear engine stabilizer mount excessive movement

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked and worn to 1.6mm limit inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked and worn to 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

both front brakes slightly binding may need attention at next service

both rear tyres slightly perished

centre rear engine stabilizer mount excessive movement

underside of vehicle corroded recommend oil spray

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked and worn to 1.6mm limit inner edge

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked and worn to 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,135 miles

Nearside front strut top noisy when turning

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,857 miles

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 11 Jun 2014 59,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

hand brake travel

under body starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,511 miles

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

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

hand brke travel

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

hand brke travel

needs good oil spray corroding under vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,162 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside side light bulb slightly discoloured

Fail 7 Jun 2012 47,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

long travel on handbrake

nearside side light bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,425 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,425 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,798 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 32,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,974 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,974 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ODG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

SW05 ODG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is SW05 ODG safe to buy?

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