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SP55 XHX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 94,940 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 94,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 87,084 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,500 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate / Both front tyres are worn low on tread / Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Offside front dipped beam image dull / Slight chip to windscreen / Offside rear lamp unit has slight damage

Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond / Both front tyres are wearing low on tread / Rear pads starting to wear low

Slight chip to windscreen / Nearside front headlamp beam image dull

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to debond / Both front tyres are wearing low on tread / Rear pads starting to wear low

Slight chip to windscreen / Nearside front headlamp beam image dull

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,978 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 43,330 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,221 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,648 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 XHX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 XHX registered?

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

Is SP55 XHX safe to buy?

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