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SH55 XVS

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,145 mi
Last recorded61,145 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XVS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,145 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 61,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 52,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,319 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 42,319 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,040 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing noise

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 34,040 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S/F wheel bearing noise

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake discs pitted and scored

Fail 1 Nov 2011 28,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,590 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 19,590 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,710 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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SH55 XVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH55 XVS, 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 SH55 XVS registered?

SH55 XVS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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