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SP55 TLY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,865 mi
Last recorded110,865 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TLY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jun 2021 110,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

power steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,882 miles

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,653 miles

Both front suspension strut upper mountings corroded

Front subframe and various suspension, steering and braking components corroded in places

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross-member and various suspension and braking components corroded in places

Fail 9 Jul 2019 101,653 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Both front suspension strut upper mountings corroded

Front subframe and various suspension, steering and braking components corroded in places

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear cross-member and various suspension and braking components corroded in places

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,818 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

Various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 94,260 miles

Boot full unable to fully inspect area

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread, unable to positively identify edge area as measurable tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit due to bald/excessively worn edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished in tread

Fail 30 Jun 2017 94,260 miles

Boot full unable to fully inspect area

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge of tread, unable to positively identify edge area as measurable tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit due to bald/excessively worn edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding very slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished in tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,691 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,684 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front top strut mount corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front top strut mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front top strut mount corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front top strut mount corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Fail 28 Nov 2013 79,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,259 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,231 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2009 44,646 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,919 miles

slight seepage from pas rack

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 TLY 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 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 TLY, 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 TLY registered?

SP55 TLY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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