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SD55 LZA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,532 mi
Last recorded36,532 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 36,532 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. Not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Floor corroded under nearside rear seat. Not excessive at time of test.

Rear Rear axle and multiple suspension components corroded. Not excessive at time of test.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 33,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,485 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 15,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both feeding rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 15,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both feeding rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 11,372 miles

all tyre treads cracking

front and rear brake discs ex pitted

oil sump leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2013 10,401 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 10,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 8,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 8,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 7,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 6,468 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,063 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LZA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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