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SO55 JCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,818 mi
Last recorded105,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,818 miles

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2016 105,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 102,075 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,434 miles

Corrosion to Rear inner sills and chassis.

Exhaust system and tail pipe corroded.

Front exhaust mounting missing.

N/S head lamp dim.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion to front subframe and front suspension arms.

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,434 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Corrosion to Rear inner sills and chassis.

Exhaust system and tail pipe corroded.

Front exhaust mounting missing.

N/S head lamp dim.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion to front subframe and front suspension arms.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 94,359 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,580 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 85,580 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disks worn and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,122 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 41,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 JCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO55 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

SO55 JCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SO55 JCX safe to buy?

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