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SM55 OWF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,552 mi
Last recorded93,552 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 OWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,552 miles

Alternator belts deteriorated

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, Advise to change

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2017 93,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Alternator belts deteriorated

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated, Advise to change

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,687 miles

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,896 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 76,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,693 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,538 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 61,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2012 61,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,549 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,312 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 36,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside & Offside rear tyres have low tread.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,487 miles

front wipers torn

n/s/r tyre is at 2mm and o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,481 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front wipers torn

n/s/r tyre is at 2mm and o/s/r tyre is at 3mm

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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SM55 OWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM55 OWF, 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 SM55 OWF registered?

SM55 OWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is SM55 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 OWF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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