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SP55 XNR

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,231 mi
Last recorded77,231 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,231 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,509 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened to flexi pipe (3.6.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 46,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 46,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,346 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 42,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 38,192 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 35,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 35,163 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,248 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

steering rack knocking on lock to lock test but no play found

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,464 miles

car pulls slightly to the left

Fail 23 Oct 2009 20,464 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH SHOWING SIGNS OF ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Fail 9 Oct 2009 20,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH SHOWING SIGNS OF ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Pass 25 Oct 2008 16,652 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 16,646 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XNR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

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

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