2005 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · YC05 YVT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2024 at 114,019 miles, it had failed just one day prior due to multiple mechanical failures including a fractured offside rear coil spring and excessively binding front brakes. The recurring nature of brake binding issues across several years suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,019 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,400 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has not faced heavy motorway exposure, but the data between tests indicates periods of inactivity. For instance, the vehicle covered roughly 6,000 miles between August 2022 and October 2023, and another 4,000 miles in the following year. This pattern of low annual use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion despite low mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The tester consistently flagged binding front brakes in both 2023 and 2024, which indicates likely seized calipers or perished slider pins that require attention. The corroded rear brake pipes noted in 2023 should also be checked for structural integrity to ensure the lines are not thinning beyond safety. Additionally, the frequent mentions of tyres worn on the edges across multiple tests point to persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that need to be verified to prevent premature tyre failure.