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SP55 XLL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,821 mi
Last recorded115,821 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 115,821 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2018 115,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,163 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2014 81,163 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,052 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,027 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 30,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,341 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 XLL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

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

Is SP55 XLL safe to buy?

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