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SP55 XLG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,927 mi
Last recorded107,927 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 107,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 93,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 88,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 84,076 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Porous sump

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,494 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 65,021 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 65,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,336 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

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

Is SP55 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 XLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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