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SP55 UPY

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 84,780 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 59,455 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,596 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

slight exhaust blow from joint and middle exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2016 52,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 52,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

pin hole n/s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,995 miles

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,527 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wear uneven

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light stays on

o/s/f tyre wear uneven

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,717 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 27,721 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,998 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 19,998 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 14,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,956 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,260 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 11,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

SP55 UPY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SP55 UPY safe to buy?

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