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SD55 OFE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,339 mi
Last recorded100,339 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 OFE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,339 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,167 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 94,164 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 89,637 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Fail 16 Mar 2020 89,636 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure hanger rubber broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,260 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 78,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 59,119 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,834 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,632 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 OFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

SD55 OFE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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