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SG55 OAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,199 mi
Last recorded71,199 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 71,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play FREE PLAY/ROUGH/NOISY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 71,124 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,950 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,923 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam very poor (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,751 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,602 miles

Offside Wheel bearing rough when rotated Noisy and rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 70,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 70,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 70,330 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc badly scored/rusted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc badly scored/rusted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam very dull (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,025 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,556 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,146 miles

front tyres wearing off on insides.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,514 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,955 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,383 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 13,347 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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 OAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

SG55 OAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SG55 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 OAJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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