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SD55 UNB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,824 mi
Last recorded104,824 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,824 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 95,377 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner side sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 87,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,645 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lowers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

n/s headlamp poor intensity

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

rear brake imbalance,handbrake poor

suspension,inner wings,rear inner sills-corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s headlamp poor intensity

o/s/f tyre tread splitting

rear brake imbalance,handbrake poor

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lowers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

suspension,inner wings,rear inner sills-corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front rollbar link bushes splitting

handbrake imbalance

headlamps poor intensity

o/s/f tyre splitting in tread

oil leak

suspension,rear inner sills-corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2019 82,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front rollbar link bushes splitting

handbrake imbalance

headlamps poor intensity

o/s/f tyre splitting in tread

oil leak

suspension,rear inner sills-corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,401 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,130 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 73,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 73,786 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,678 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 69,678 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,420 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,854 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,853 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,134 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 44,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 23,026 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 20,420 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 20,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,986 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 UNB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

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

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