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SJ55 VWR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VWR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 99,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and near side front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks sump corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2026 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to previous repair (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and near side front perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leaks sump corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2025 96,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,660 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread line (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail lamp damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded shocker protector deteriorated exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2023 87,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tail light damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

various suspension components corroded shocker protector deteriorated exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,378 miles

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

various suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2022 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 25 May 2021 76,334 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filler neck corroded at top (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 66,061 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 66,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads starting to wear thin and discs corroded and worn

Pass 18 Jun 2018 58,227 miles

brake fluid dirty

front pads 70% worn

Pass 10 Jul 2017 49,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,928 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 39,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,145 miles

Front bumper insecure

neaside front body damage

offside rear tyre cracking

slight knocking from front suspension

Fail 10 Aug 2015 37,145 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

neaside front body damage

offside rear tyre cracking

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,198 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 33,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,502 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 19,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 15,429 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 10,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 5,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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SJ55 VWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SJ55 VWR, 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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SJ55 VWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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