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SH54 SZD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 SZD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,006 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 67,309 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 67,199 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bracket weld split+ (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint not split pinned (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end not split pinned (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance outer len broken (1.1.A.3d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f+n/s/f stabiliser bushes split+ (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,555 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,989 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 May 2014 75,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 68,662 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 63,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 63,880 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 57,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 52,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,210 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 42,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SH54 SZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SH54 SZD, 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

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What year was SH54 SZD registered?

SH54 SZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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