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SP55 XLE

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,128 miles

Lower under the vehicle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2023 131,128 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower under the vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 118,094 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,560 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 112,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 106,268 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,256 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 68,991 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres treads cracking

rear brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

metal fuel pipe at tank corroded

o/s headlight image very dull

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,913 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,348 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,348 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,335 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 9,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,018 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 50,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,515 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,515 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,914 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 33,914 miles

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

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

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 XLE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

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

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