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SG55 GYP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 GYP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,595 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 128,595 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,858 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,882 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,396 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,829 miles

baby seat nsr

weep from rack

Fail 20 Aug 2011 75,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

baby seat nsr

weep from rack

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,000 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 GYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GYP, 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 SG55 GYP registered?

SG55 GYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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