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SV55 OHL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 OHL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubber cracked open (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam kick evident on both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Heavily corroded & leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,971 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,036 miles

Corrosion in various places and on various components.

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

N/s front footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

N/s handbrake effort is not as good as o/s.

N/s rear footbrake works a little slower than o/s.

O/s front brake is binding slightly.

O/s front tyre is perishing in the tread.

Rear brake pads look low.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,127 miles

Both o/s brakes are binding slightly.

Extensive corrosion in various places & on various components.

Front brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding.

Rear number plate is discolouring.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp lenses dull

exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Fail 26 Oct 2016 44,239 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamp lenses dull

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe hanger broken

Pass 26 Oct 2015 40,902 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY 16%. JUST PASSED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

light surface scratching to windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2014 36,670 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

light surface scratching to windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2013 32,950 miles

rear back-box joint slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,801 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 29,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres slightly worn on egdes

Pass 14 Oct 2010

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,339 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 19,339 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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SV55 OHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 OHL, 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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SV55 OHL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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