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SP55 XHK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,766 mi
Last recorded119,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,766 miles

slight wear in both bottom ball joints

slight wear in engine mount

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,621 miles

Front brake discs wearing

Unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 15 Jul 2021 96,621 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs wearing

Unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 63,339 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 63,339 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 61,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing outer ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing outer ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2017 100,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 100,193 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,901 miles

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

back wipe missing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 51,901 miles

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

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

back wipe missing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,716 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear n/s/front near limit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 46,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 43,004 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 42,977 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear pads about 80% worn

rear wiper u/s

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,675 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 XHK 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 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 XHK, 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 XHK registered?

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

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