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MT55 PLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,026 mi
Last recorded107,026 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 PLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,026 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 106,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush cracked

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag warning message on center screen (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 79,474 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 79,022 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear Electric mirror not working (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened Warped scored (3.5.1n)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)

Drivers air bag

Drivers air bag bulb not working on dash but shows fault on on board system

Drivers seat belt had cable tie put through webbing not to sercure seat belt

Gear oil leak

Offside Front Drop link rubber cracking

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,115 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 54,165 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,827 miles

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 17 Oct 2008 15,920 miles

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)

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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MT55 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT55 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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MT55 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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