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SP55 XKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 72,595 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 67,198 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 67,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 63,125 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,954 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

rear baby seats not allowing full inspection of rear belts

Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,943 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides too front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

rear baby seats not allowing full inspection of rear belts

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,072 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2015 56,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front headlamps damaged

front subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,701 miles

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

front and rear discs scored inner edge

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished on walls

Fail 18 Jul 2014 53,694 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front discs slightly red on inner fascia(s)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outter sidewalls

Front discs scored and worn on inner fascia(s)

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear discs scored and pitted on inner fascia(s)

Slight dampness from steering rack

Sump excessively corroded and leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,715 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear binding slightly

oil sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear binding slightly

oil sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,484 miles

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,484 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,806 miles

brake pipes coated, not tested

travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,291 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 XKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

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

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