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DV55 PYH

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PYH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,441 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

both headlamp aim weak

under body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,828 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,828 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2019 88,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under body corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,049 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,048 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,399 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f shocker dust cover split

Nearside Front spring cover adrift

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Fail 10 Mar 2016 68,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front n/s/f shocker dust cover split

Nearside Front spring cover adrift

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,154 miles

Both front suspension coil spring plastic guide lower part dislodged

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side rear tyre tread starting to crack but not showing cords

near side front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,154 miles

Both front suspension coil spring plastic guide lower part dislodged

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side rear tyre tread starting to crack but not showing cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,602 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,602 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,596 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,840 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre outer wall splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,204 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,201 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 21,843 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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DV55 PYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV55 PYH, 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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DV55 PYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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