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SD55 OEY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,767 mi
Last recorded60,767 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OEY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,767 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,058 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 47,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,098 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,089 miles

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

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

OSR Tyre - Tread Depth Very Close To Limit

Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,243 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 30,243 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front section heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,032 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,423 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 14,234 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both front wiper blades replacment

Fail 27 Aug 2009 8,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

req wheel alignment.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,731 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

req wheel alignment.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 7,413 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 OEY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

SD55 OEY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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