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SG55 HVF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,796 mi
Last recorded106,796 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 HVF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,566 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bearing has slight roughness

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

eml on

inner wings coated in mud

subframes and suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,171 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bearing has slight roughness

Nearside Rear caliper handbrake lever inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

eml on

inner wings coated in mud

subframes and suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,617 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 54,494 miles

brake pipes going to o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses have corrosion

edge of n/s/f tyre worn

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2015 54,494 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes going to o/s/r and n/s/r flexi hoses have corrosion

edge of n/s/f tyre worn

front brake discs in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,295 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 52,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 49,190 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,232 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,718 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,672 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 21,417 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 HVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVF, 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 HVF registered?

SG55 HVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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