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BT05 PNZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PNZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 96,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,595 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,486 miles

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 79,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 70,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,271 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,710 miles

Engine management light on

N/S Drive shaft inner gaitor has a clip missing

O/S Front wing/sill damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2010 44,710 miles

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on

N/S Drive shaft inner gaitor has a clip missing

O/S Front wing/sill damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,784 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,025 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PNZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

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

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