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SY05 LJA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,696 mi
Last recorded105,696 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 LJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,696 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,999 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,358 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,062 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,019 miles

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

front brake application slightly uneven , calipers slightly sticking .

o/s/f tyre soft ( underinflated ) now ok

o/s/f tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 65,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,036 miles

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

both wipers worn

n/s/f b/disc slightly corroded inner face

Fail 13 Mar 2012 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wipers worn

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f b/disc slightly corroded inner face

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,582 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,375 miles

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

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

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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SY05 LJA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SY05 LJA, 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 SY05 LJA registered?

SY05 LJA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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