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RV55 SWX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,408 miles

Emissions not tested NO TEST DEW TO EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FRONT LIGHTS COME ON WHEN FOOT BRAKE APPLIED (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR OUTER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP CORRODED ON THE BORDER LINE PLUS OIL LEAK ON INNER ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK LEAK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper HEAT SHEILD OVER TANK INSECURE

Pass 11 Dec 2019 109,911 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 108,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 106,404 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,620 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,610 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly fogged lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,799 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

wipers front slight wear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,495 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

near side rear tyre is perished and cracking

off side front tyre has a cut in the side wall less than 25mm long

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,952 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

off side rear tyre has some cracks in sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,909 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 58,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,558 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,538 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 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

RV55 SWX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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