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SY05 SHA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,410 mi
Last recorded130,410 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 SHA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 125,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,160 miles

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 24 Aug 2015 115,530 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,535 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 100,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 100,877 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 92,887 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 92,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,424 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,006 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 41,042 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

nail in right hand rear tyre

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 SHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY05 SHA, 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 SHA registered?

SY05 SHA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SY05 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 SHA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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