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SP55 TMV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,324 mi
Last recorded116,324 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,324 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2021 116,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2020 114,936 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 114,936 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,121 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 105,121 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,261 miles

Exhaust system excessively corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 87,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres badly perished

Exhaust system excessively corroded and deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,307 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 70,246 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working on at all time any light is operated (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,798 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,859 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,290 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,059 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 36,059 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 31,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 29,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,565 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 TMV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

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