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SV55 UVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,161 mi
Last recorded74,161 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2019 74,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields missing but not posing a risk to fire

nearside windscreen washer jet not working

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in offside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,858 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre heavy wear on inner edges

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,204 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on front brake pipesabove flexi hoses

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,077 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 56,820 miles

o/s/f brake inner pad worn low

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2014 56,818 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f brake inner pad worn low

slight corrosion onon both fron t and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2013 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,039 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 48,039 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,396 miles

offside inside face of rear brake disk pitted

Fail 21 Oct 2010 40,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside inside face of rear brake disk pitted

Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,042 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 23,007 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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SV55 UVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVC, 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 SV55 UVC registered?

SV55 UVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is SV55 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 UVC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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