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SP55 XHD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,280 mi
Last recorded99,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Fail 9 Nov 2021 99,275 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 85,781 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,085 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

advise engine management light on

advise rear exhaust heat shield insecure

advise washer bottle cap missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,354 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,936 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,963 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,276 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,222 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 XHD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

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

Is SP55 XHD safe to buy?

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