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SP55 TGY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 130,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 116,086 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

oil sump corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2016 116,086 miles

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2015 100,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,855 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,307 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,289 miles

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level low advise.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,594 miles

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

heatsheild loose advise

Fail 15 Sep 2011 52,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

d/s front brake disc worn

heatsheild loose advise

Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,213 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 TGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

SP55 TGY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SP55 TGY safe to buy?

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