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SO55 JHY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 111,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 111,175 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,096 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 104,096 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 100,452 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 100,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 95,933 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,725 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,725 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 81,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,280 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,298 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 42,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

SO55 JHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is SO55 JHY safe to buy?

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