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SP55 TFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,943 miles

possible puncture osr tyre

slight dampness steering rack area

wipers not parking correctly on auto. can be parked manual operation

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

possible puncture osr tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight dampness steering rack area

wipers not parking correctly on auto. can be parked manual operation

Pass 14 Apr 2014 69,216 miles

bonnet catch seizing adv

wipers not parking correctly can operate control manually

Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet catch seizing adv

wipers not parking correctly can operate control manually

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,663 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake lever has excess travel

Pass 23 Apr 2012 59,891 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 59,891 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,954 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,964 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

front number plate just starting to break up

nearside front outer side wall slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2010 50,952 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

front number plate just starting to break up

nearside front outer side wall slightly damaged

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,334 miles

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

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

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

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 TFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

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

Is SP55 TFY safe to buy?

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