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DY05 PZN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,940 mi
Last recorded159,940 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PZN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 159,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (both inner sills)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Feb 2017 159,940 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (both inner sills)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 16 Feb 2017 154,907 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (both inner sills)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,572 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 148,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,551 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 20 Jan 2014 118,954 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

front anti roll bar link l;ower bushes starting to split

nearside front winscreen scratched

Pass 28 Dec 2012 109,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 104,613 miles

battery insecure (needs attention)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 100,623 miles

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

Nearside rear disc slightly pitted.

Offside 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)

Slight cuts on the front wipers.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 97,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,726 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 94,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 77,266 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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DY05 PZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY05 PZN, 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 DY05 PZN registered?

DY05 PZN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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