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SV55 ZCL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,144 mi
Last recorded102,144 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ZCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 102,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 99,905 miles

Fuel hose corroded filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,905 miles

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

Fuel hose corroded filler neck breather pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,607 miles

Exhaust mounting defective correded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205x55x16 rest 195x55x16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective correded (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 corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,789 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 94,789 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,956 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

FRONT PIPE CORRODED BUT OK.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 89,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT PIPE CORRODED BUT OK.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,511 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,835 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 75,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 71,010 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,427 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 66,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 59,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,380 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,380 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,730 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,563 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,510 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 34,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,965 miles

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

nail in worn and perished nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,293 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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