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SG55 GPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 GPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 50,405 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 50,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,456 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 49,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 48,809 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 12V Battery. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 48,809 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 12V Battery. (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 47,613 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 47,519 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,562 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 45,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,303 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 43,675 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 41,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 39,334 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,333 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 31,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 28,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,842 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 21,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 16,179 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 16,179 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,825 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SG55 GPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SG55 GPU, 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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SG55 GPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is SG55 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 GPU shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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