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RV55 SPX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,980 mi
Last recorded63,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 SPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 63,980 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2026 63,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,830 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 62,811 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 61,417 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,921 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 59,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,126 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 58,109 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury both front inner door handles (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 55,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f + rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 52,769 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 52,769 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,656 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 50,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,039 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 47,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 23,564 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 19,523 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,733 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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RV55 SPX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV55 SPX, 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 RV55 SPX registered?

RV55 SPX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is RV55 SPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 SPX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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