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SD55 EYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 EYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 91,529 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 91,517 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - worn on edges & perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn from inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,575 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front wheel rim slightly dented

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 81,575 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front wheel rim slightly dented

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,199 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 53,945 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,209 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 48,209 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 38,385 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 34,396 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,784 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,324 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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SD55 EYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SD55 EYF, 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 SD55 EYF registered?

SD55 EYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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