CarVerify

Free Car Check

SG55 OAP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 90,533 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

Offside Front tyre low on tread

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,896 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,482 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 69,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,209 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 59,209 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,581 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,494 miles

front discs & pads

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,757 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted with corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SG55 OAP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OAP, 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 OAP?

You can check the full history of SG55 OAP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SG55 OAP registered?

SG55 OAP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SG55 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 OAP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG55 OAP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SG55 OAP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.