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SY05 TBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,506 mi
Last recorded102,506 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 TBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,050 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,049 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 101,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box and back (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Centre Rear Child seat fitted cant check belt

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

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted cant check belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted cant check

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 99,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak sump

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,860 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 95,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 87,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 71,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,775 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 50,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 TBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

SY05 TBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SY05 TBX safe to buy?

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