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SP55 UPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

555,664 mi
Last recorded555,664 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 555,664 miles

Advise engine oil filter corroded

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

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

Advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,191 miles

Advise front exhaust hanger bracket corroded and broken.

Advise offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 45,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Advise transmission has oil leak.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,028 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,753 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,703 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 UPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

SP55 UPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is SP55 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 UPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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