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SM55 OWG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,650 mi
Last recorded66,650 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 OWG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 66,650 miles

corrosion of rear brake discs

front exhaust hanger detached/corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 55,251 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,968 miles

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

automatic gearbox fluid leak [bad]

Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,725 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 43,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,203 miles

pads not checked-disc wear

sills not checked - covered

Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,960 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,014 miles

Nearside Front 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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SM55 OWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

SM55 OWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is SM55 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 OWG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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