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BP05 PNJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 PNJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,056 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 73,055 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.697% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 11.30% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 8.42% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365% (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 68,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,226 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,226 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 55,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 55,300 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2012 43,340 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 40,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 40,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 36,158 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,240 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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BP05 PNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc 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 BP05 PNJ, 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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BP05 PNJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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