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SD55 OFW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,358 mi
Last recorded105,358 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,358 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 102,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

rear nearside tailamp damaged still serviceable

Fail 26 Nov 2018 102,334 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear nearside tailamp damaged still serviceable

Fail 30 May 2018 102,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,082 miles

exhaust front pipe is corroded but not seriously weakened

front subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

oil around sump area and sump is corroded/porus

rear brake pipes, at flex joints, are slightly corroded and covered with undersealer

sils and front radiator support bar are corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,080 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust front pipe is corroded but not seriously weakened

front subframe is corroded but not seriously weakened

oil around sump area and sump is corroded/porus

rear brake pipes, at flex joints, are slightly corroded and covered with undersealer

sils and front radiator support bar are corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,688 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,080 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 88,079 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 84,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,609 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 70,081 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,800 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 OFW 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 56.3%.

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 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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

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

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