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SP55 XJE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 XJE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2024 136,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 131,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rust forming on both front lower suspension arms

rust forming on front exhaust section

slight damage to front and rear bumper

slight damage to nearside rear light cluster

Fail 29 Nov 2022 125,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rust forming on both front lower suspension arms

rust forming on front exhaust section

slight damage to front and rear bumper

slight damage to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,378 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise attention asap (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn out on inner edge ,advise renewing asap

corrosion underside generally

damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,171 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 118,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,650 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease/underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Wipers auto park not functioning. Wipers slightly smearing screen.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Wipers auto park not functioning. Wipers slightly smearing screen.

sump corroded and weaping oil

Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,489 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Wiper park feature not functioning

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,489 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wiper park feature not functioning

Pass 8 Dec 2016 97,414 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel breather neck corroded.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge & inner wheel rim slightly distorted.

Fail 7 Dec 2016 97,409 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessively leaking exhaust system. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of centre exhaust section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly deteriorated/broken. (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All hoses. (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of rear exhaust section. (7.1.2)

Fuel breather neck corroded.

Offside Front Brake dragging slightly.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S, Tyres are also perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,870 miles

rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,870 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,383 miles

damage to offside front bumper

nearside rear hub cap missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,020 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,607 miles

front brake pad condition unknown

inner surfaces of rear discs look in poor condition(limited vision),condition of pads unknown

Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

connection at nearside headlamp tempremental,advise attention asap

front brake pad condition unknown

inner surfaces of rear discs look in poor condition(limited vision),condition of pads unknown

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 54,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,114 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,383 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 22 Sep 2008 31,383 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 XJE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

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

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