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BL05 PVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,327 mi
Last recorded80,327 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,327 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 80,327 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,179 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 76,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 72,390 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 67,138 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 61,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,514 miles

slight exhaust below from center to rear joint

Fail 22 Jun 2015 52,154 miles

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

slight exhaust below from center to rear joint

Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 38,420 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,002 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 34,002 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,810 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 28,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,986 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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BL05 PVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BL05 PVZ, 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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BL05 PVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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