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SO55 GXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,677 mi
Last recorded85,677 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 GXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 79,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021 77,814 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Dec 2021 77,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Dec 2020 76,783 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 31 Dec 2019 73,746 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 73,746 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured offside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,046 miles

under car crodded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,293 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 64,219 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 61,145 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2010 51,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,483 miles

ADVISORY SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANBRAKE

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,634 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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SO55 GXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SO55 GXX, 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 SO55 GXX registered?

SO55 GXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is SO55 GXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 GXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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