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SP55 SPX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,953 mi
Last recorded102,953 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SPX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 102,953 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 102,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 93,709 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 93,708 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

srs light on

Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,811 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 78,811 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,735 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,735 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,587 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,758 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

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

Offside Rear 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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SP55 SPX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SP55 SPX, 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 SP55 SPX registered?

SP55 SPX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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