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SP55 TWW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,490 mi
Last recorded107,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component leaking main body (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning very very light (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very bad ()

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very bad ()

body damage

exhaust cover loose

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 90,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,271 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,040 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,443 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Fail 18 Feb 2015 71,443 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn close to wearbars

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,328 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,350 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 50,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,384 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 41,384 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,026 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 TWW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

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

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