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SP55 SSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

59,623 mi
Last recorded59,623 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,623 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 57,656 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,773 miles

knock/creak from n/s/f

various components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 55,773 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r join at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

knock/creak from n/s/f

various components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,882 miles

2 x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2 x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery loose

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills/prescribed areas

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

side skirts fitted unable to fully inspect sills/prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,046 miles

nsr tyre cuts outer wall

side skirts fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 42,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr tyre cuts outer wall

side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 36,101 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded .

Fail 10 Oct 2011 36,101 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r brake disc corroded .

Pass 7 Oct 2010 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,575 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 31,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,846 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight cut

Fail 29 Sep 2008 27,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre slight cut

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 SSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SSU, 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 SSU registered?

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

Is SP55 SSU safe to buy?

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