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SG54 MVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,190 mi
Last recorded98,190 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 MVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 98,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 92,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 86,275 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 86,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 80,207 miles

all tyres on / near limits and wearing heavily on edges, advise replaced and tracking check

Pass 7 Feb 2015 75,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 75,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,684 miles

nearside headlamp image poor

unable to see inboard rear brake pads

Fail 7 Feb 2014 68,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp image poor

unable to see inboard rear brake pads

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,291 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear tyres underinflated and have sidewall damage

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,090 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 60,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Washer bottle cap missing.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,133 miles

airbag fault warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 51,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag fault warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,178 miles

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

osr tyre pressure low

service indicator on

starter motor sticking

front tyres worn badly on the edges

Fail 22 Jan 2011 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front exhaust mount corroded

osr tyre pressure low

service indicator on

starter motor sticking

front tyres worn badly on the edges

Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,666 miles

Hand brake travel is slightly high

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

O/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,825 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,825 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 19,267 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,236 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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SG54 MVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG54 MVY, 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 SG54 MVY registered?

SG54 MVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is SG54 MVY safe to buy?

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