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SG55 RVT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,617 mi
Last recorded93,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 RVT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 93,610 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,882 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,105 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

minor oil leak from power steering hose

slight brake bind all round

tyres all round badly perished and cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2020 79,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight brake bind all round

tyres all round badly perished / cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,354 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail light damaged sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight brake bind all round

tyres all round badly perished / cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,155 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust rotted through (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 76,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust rotted through (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp lens in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,468 miles

All brake discs very corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp lens in poor condition.

Oil leak Engine area. ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 49,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,061 miles

brake discs all round inner faces have surface corrosion and very pitted

light underside body surface corrosion

oil leak possible sump corrosson

Fail 27 Oct 2015 45,999 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

brake discs all round inner faces have surface corrosion and very pitted

light underside body surface corrosion

oil leak possible sump corrosson

Pass 7 Oct 2014 36,751 miles

front and rear brake discs are rusted and pitted

nearside front tyres has deep cut to cords

various areas of underside surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 20,227 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 17,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,572 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 12,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 9,907 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 RVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

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

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