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SP55 XGH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2022 94,297 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 84,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,917 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,518 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 77,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing bar and links (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,135 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,135 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,193 miles

slight rear brake vibration

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion offside front brake disc inner surface

Fail 13 Jun 2016 66,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion offside front brake disc inner surface

slight rear brake vibration

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,459 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyers worn on inner edge

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,943 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 45,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 40,778 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,918 miles

n/s/r brake disc has slight corrision

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,144 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 XGH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

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

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