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SP55 SVJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,090 mi
Last recorded122,090 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SVJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 122,090 miles

underside coroded

Fail 17 Dec 2020 122,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underside coroded

Pass 20 Dec 2019 117,706 miles

Rear fuel pipe repaired

subframe/ suspension components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 117,705 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear fuel pipe repaired

subframe/ suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brakepipe severely corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

underside, brake and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2018 109,311 miles

underside, brakepipes and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

offside parking brake low/ efficiency only just met

underside, brakepipes and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2016 91,268 miles

brake pipes and coil springs undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,109 miles

front and rear braepipes corroded/ coated in grease

roughness in strut top bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2015 84,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear braepipes corroded/ coated in grease

roughness in strut top bearings

Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,935 miles

underside, brake and suspension components coated in grease and underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,139 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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SP55 SVJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

SP55 SVJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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