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SP55 SZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,800 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 68,012 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 68,012 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 65,393 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 61,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,492 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,487 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 33,122 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 SZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 SZZ registered?

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

Is SP55 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 SZZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP55 SZZ have outstanding finance?

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