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SV55 VBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,615 mi
Last recorded124,615 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 VBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s headlamp mount broken but still secure

Pass 27 Oct 2017 116,794 miles

Central Rear suspension arm bush shows signs of excessive heat due to welding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads worn

aux belts very noisy

exhaust pipe repair poor

exhaust poorly supported

osr / nsr / nsf metal brake pipes corrosion at ends

slight corrosion to both front suspension arms

Fail 18 Oct 2017 116,779 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired repair not fully welded (2.4.A.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Rear suspension arm bush shows signs of excessive heat due to welding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake pads worn

aux belts very noisy

exhaust pipe repair poor

exhaust poorly supported

osr / nsr / nsf metal brake pipes corrosion at ends

slight corrosion to both front suspension arms

Pass 9 Aug 2016 110,569 miles

exhaust has been modified

handbrake lever travel high

suspension has been modified

wipers poor

Fail 9 Aug 2016 110,569 miles

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

exhaust has been modified

handbrake lever travel high

suspension has been modified

wipers poor

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre starting to wear edges

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre starting to wear edges

N/S/R tyre starting to wear edges

O/S/F tyre starting to wear edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,575 miles

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

aftermarket air filter/wheels/rear exhaust/lowering suspension

n/s/r light lens cracked/taped

o/s mirror cowel missing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear tyres wearing edges

tailpipes and rear of vehicle very sooty

Fail 4 Aug 2014 93,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

aftermarket air filter/wheels/rear exhaust/lowering suspension

n/s wiper split/poor

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing edges

n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper siezed/on stop

n/s/r light lens cracked/taped

o/s mirror cowel missing

o/s/f tyre flat/worn edges/cut

rear tyres cracking

tailpipes and rear of vehicle very sooty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

none standard air intake system fitted

none standard springs and dampers fitted

none standard wheels fitted

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,810 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

none standard air intake system fitted

none standard springs and dampers fitted

none standard wheels fitted

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 73,725 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

aftermarket air filter/wheels/springs/exhaust fitted

all tyres wearing edges

front tyre pressures appear low

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 23 Jul 2012 73,725 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

aftermarket air filter/wheels/springs/exhaust fitted

all tyres wearing edges

front tyre pressures appear low

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,898 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,472 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

SV55 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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