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SP55 XHY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,027 mi
Last recorded105,027 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XHY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,027 miles

sump oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 105,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

sump oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 80,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers split,

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,821 miles

wipers split,

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,481 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,293 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,075 miles

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Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,785 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 28,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front headlamp lens also fogged up due to bulb overheating. bulb left out at this time for safety reasons

Offside front headlamp bulb was blown, appears to have gotten very hot, new bulb fitted and new bulb turning black, suspect electrical fault,

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 XHY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

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

Is SP55 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 XHY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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