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SG55 GRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 GRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 66,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 63,279 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,758 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 51,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 48,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,602 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,128 miles

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED (NOT ALLOWING TO CHECK SEAT BELT)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 44,128 miles

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED (NOT ALLOWING TO CHECK SEAT BELT)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,945 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,585 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 36,142 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,080 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,719 miles

n/s/front tre on legal limit and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,461 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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SG55 GRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SG55 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SG55 GRU?

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What year was SG55 GRU registered?

SG55 GRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is SG55 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 GRU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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