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BT05 PLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,251 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 84,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,171 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,580 miles

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 10 May 2012 58,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 45,892 miles

nearside headlamp light output reduced

Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 33,587 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,876 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 18,219 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BT05 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT05 PLF, 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 BT05 PLF registered?

BT05 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BT05 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 PLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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