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MK55 XHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,748 mi
Last recorded87,748 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody surface

hand brake lever has slightly reserve travel

Fail 11 Aug 2020 87,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underbody surface

hand brake lever has slightly reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,347 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2016 69,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,332 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,675 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,673 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,436 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,946 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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MK55 XHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK55 XHL, 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 MK55 XHL registered?

MK55 XHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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