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SP55 XGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 107,445 miles

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2023 107,339 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

nsr tyre wearing close to legal limit

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,202 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings and brake hose ferrules corroding

front brake discs corroding

inner sills and suspension corroding

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2022 103,202 miles

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have protective coatings and brake hose ferrules corroding

front brake discs corroding

inner sills and suspension corroding

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,836 miles

brake hose ferrules corroding- covered in grease

front brake discs corroding

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,406 miles

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

corrosion on nsf brake disc

exhaust blow on joint

nsr brake pipe corroding

nsr outer sill corroding

osf tyre bald inner edge/nsr low inner edge

osr cailiper damp on joint

osr tyre slight cracking

play on nsf wheel bearing

steering rack damp/play

Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nsf brake disc corroding

osr brake hose to caliper joint damp

osr tyre cracking

slight play through steering & steering rack damp

Fail 12 Aug 2019 79,955 miles

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

osr brake hose to caliper joint damp

osr tyre cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

nsf brake disc corroding

slight play through steering & steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 71,941 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,602 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 67,600 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 61,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,397 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,599 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 41,551 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,646 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wiperblade torn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,399 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 17,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,941 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 XGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

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

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