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SP55 TEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,608 mi
Last recorded69,608 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,477 miles

brake fluid level mid max/min

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Fail 3 Jun 2013 65,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake fluid level mid max/min

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,695 miles

imbalance at front brakes noted during RBT ( on release - ok on road )

nearside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

slight fluid leak at offside steering rack area

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,695 miles

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

imbalance at front brakes noted during RBT ( on release - ok on road )

inner edges worn at both rear tyres close to limits ( slight stepped tread pattern( recom replacement ))

nearside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

slight fluid leak at offside steering rack area

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( nearside front missing )

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,029 miles

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

excess luggage boot area.

wheel hub caps fitted, except nearside front.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 51,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

excess luggage boot area.

wheel hub caps fitted, except nearside front.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

RECOM REPLACEMENT front and rear brake pads

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

irregular wear at n/s rear tyre close to limit ( stepped tread pattern ) ( RECOM REPLACEMENT )

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection ( n/s front missing )

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,141 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of boot area/floor excess luggage

Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,141 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of boot area/floor excess luggage

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 TEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

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

Is SP55 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 TEU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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