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SP55 XGB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,382 mi
Last recorded100,382 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,382 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,550 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 95,550 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Bumper insecure ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,192 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,192 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement HAND BRAKE LEVER. (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement HAND BRAKE LEVER. (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,077 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,722 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,720 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,737 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,737 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak at sump

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,770 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 61,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,170 miles

scratch along n/s/f wing

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 41,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres roughly around 2-3mm of tread

Fail 18 Sep 2009 40,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,146 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 XGB 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 55%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB registered?

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

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