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RV55 SSO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,486 mi
Last recorded137,486 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 SSO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 137,486 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,841 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,798 miles

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2019 130,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front drop link has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,925 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 124,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO BEAM PATTERN (cloudy lamp cover) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen NO BEAM PATTERN (cloudy lamp cover) (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,818 miles

rear discs poor

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear discs poor

Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 104,775 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges and on limits

Pass 7 Nov 2014 92,970 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 81,025 miles

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Nov 2013 81,025 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight movement in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 39,713 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 29,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 212,254 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 SSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV55 SSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 SSO registered?

RV55 SSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is RV55 SSO safe to buy?

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