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SP55 XGS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,594 mi
Last recorded89,594 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XGS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 89,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,829 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 85,829 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,236 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 74,234 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced POLISH BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively PS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP / FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended CENTER (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,246 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,929 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 60,719 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,070 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 55,070 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,032 miles

Front suspension components corroded

N/s/f tyre valve age cracking

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 48,032 miles

Front suspension components corroded

N/s/f tyre valve age cracking

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,575 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,984 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,825 miles

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

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

front discs slight wear/corrosion

nearsise rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,538 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT TO SIDEWALL

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 28,538 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT TO SIDEWALL

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,072 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 XGS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

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

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