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SD55 OFV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre - sidewall scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre - sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn smooth

Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre - sidewall scrubbed

Nearside Rear tyre - sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre - inner edge worn smooth

Pass 18 Aug 2018 69,625 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Fail 15 Aug 2018 69,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,015 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 62,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 58,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 29,433 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,649 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,471 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 OFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFV, 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 OFV registered?

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

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