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SP55 TWL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,390 mi
Last recorded149,390 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,390 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 149,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil pipe at rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 147,235 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 147,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing 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 6 Dec 2017 139,443 miles

corrosion showing to various brake pipes.

engine oil leak.

front exhaust support hanger is missing.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 139,440 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion showing to various brake pipes.

engine oil leak.

front exhaust support hanger is missing.

noise from power steering pump.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,212 miles

all brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

front exhaust support bracket is missing.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 131,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs are showing signs of corrosion.

front exhaust support bracket is missing.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,607 miles

oil leak.

slight pitting to various brake pipes.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 112,564 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 112,564 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 101,814 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs are scored and worn.

offside front tyre is showing signs of tracking wear.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracking to various sidewalls of tyres.

slight wear on front brake discs.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,982 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cracking to various sidewalls of tyres.

rear brake discs are corroding.

slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,177 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 51,518 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,403 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 TWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TWL, 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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SP55 TWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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