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SP55 XLH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 82,341 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 24 Nov 2016 80,267 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also beginning to perish in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also beginning to perish in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 24 Nov 2016 80,267 miles

All brake hose ferrules corroded

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also beginning to perish in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also beginning to perish in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Slight leak from caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe at flexi union failed during test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside external non-obligatory mirror extensively damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Nearside and offside front tyres perished in tread area

Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,359 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 79,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil sump badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil sump corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,539 miles

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

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 XLH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

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

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