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DV55 SXM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,902 mi
Last recorded109,902 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 SXM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,709 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake 16%

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,820 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,174 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

parking brake 18%

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,294 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,466 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,421 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 24,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,959 miles

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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DV55 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV55 SXM, 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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DV55 SXM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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