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SP55 SWZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SWZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,216 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear lower ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre 18 years old

Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 63,167 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,788 miles

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

all brake discs light surface rust

n/s/f door mirror missing

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2016 59,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

all brake discs light surface rust

n/s/f door mirror missing

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2015 56,789 miles

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

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

ns door mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,789 miles

ns door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,787 miles

misting around steering rack

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r light cluster damaged but no white light showing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,776 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r light cluster damaged but no white light showing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

handbrake cables sticking

hole in n/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,074 miles

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

handbrake cables sticking

hole in n/s/r lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,701 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 31,097 miles

O/S/R tyre has run flatt damage

Fail 26 Sep 2009 31,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre has run flatt damage

Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,394 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 SWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 SP55 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

SP55 SWZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is SP55 SWZ safe to buy?

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