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SG55 OAL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,563 mi
Last recorded89,563 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,563 miles

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

handbrake low effort

Fail 12 Dec 2020 89,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 21,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 76,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 69,799 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Dec 2017

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,495 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 66,495 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,042 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,473 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,648 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,505 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 OAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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