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SJ55 VWW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,564 mi
Last recorded83,564 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VWW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,678 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,677 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,374 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 81,374 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 79,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,880 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,838 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 70,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,926 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,486 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 47,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 41,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 SJ55 VWW, 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 SJ55 VWW registered?

SJ55 VWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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