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SD55 LZS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LZS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2019 72,992 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened PANHARD ARM HOLED/CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected CALIPER SIEZED (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear FUEL PIPE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS DAMAGED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear REAR AXLE BEAM AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,104 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,SURFACE CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES,SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 72,104 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS,SURFACE CORROSION

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS CRACKED (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES,SLIGHT CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 70,961 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,936 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 69,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REPAIRED JOINTS (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS,SURFACE POOR (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 69,518 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT REPAIRED JOINTS (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS,SURFACE POOR (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,187 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded [not lesking]

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,950 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 66,950 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine oil sump badly corroded/leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,965 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,930 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 57,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,620 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,866 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 LZS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 LZS, 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 LZS registered?

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

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