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SP55 XLJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 105,368 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 105,362 miles

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

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 99,582 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,381 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck return pipe ()

Pass 30 Mar 2020 93,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 86,422 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 42,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 42,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,355 miles

advise front brake discs scored & starting to pitt slighty.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,227 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 XLJ 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 89.5%.

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 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

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

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