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BT05 PRZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,716 mi
Last recorded83,716 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PRZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 83,716 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 83,716 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 76,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 76,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 66,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2017 61,170 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 May 2017 61,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 60,131 miles

All four tyres are perishing

Offside front headlamp output slightly reduced but not over 50%

Fail 16 May 2016 60,109 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 58,958 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 May 2015 58,958 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 56,234 miles

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

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 28 May 2013 51,346 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 51,338 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,184 miles

Air Bag Light On

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 41,906 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,861 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 May 2008 24,433 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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BT05 PRZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

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

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