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SP55 XFR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XFR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,150 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,149 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing anchorage (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,441 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,604 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front .inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front . inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front .inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & offside front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front . inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,901 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,no sharp edges

fuel line corroded at rear not leaking fuel

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front service brake slow on application 29%

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged no sharp edges

child seats x 2 fitted to rear

exhaust at front welded repair

Fail 17 Nov 2015 49,731 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front securing bracket insecure corroded (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front service brake slow on application 29%

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged no sharp edges

child seats x 2 fitted to rear

exhaust at front welded repair

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine sump pan corroded & starting to leak oil

exhaust securing bracket at front corroded

passenger rear door not opening from inside vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2014 44,601 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine sump pan corroded & starting to leak oil

exhaust securing bracket at front corroded

offside front brake bind detected on jacked position,brake disc showing signs of heat

passenger rear door not opening from inside vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 39,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front of exhaust starting to corrode

oil weep at steering rack end + at hose on power steering pump

rear brake disks showing wear

Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust deteriorated at front

rear brakes noisey

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 23,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside front & nearside rear tyres outer bands worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

SP55 XFR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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