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SG54 MXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,130 mi
Last recorded84,130 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 MXL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 66,604 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 66,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 59,283 miles

nearside rear handbrake performance low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,518 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,470 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,916 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,995 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 9,995 miles

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

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 MXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG54 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

SG54 MXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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