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SP55 TAU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 95,838 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 95,838 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,978 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,448 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,784 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 75,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall perished and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall perished and cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,557 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,642 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,310 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

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 TAU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TAU, 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

How do I check the history of SP55 TAU?

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What year was SP55 TAU registered?

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

Is SP55 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 TAU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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