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NG05 PWV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,231 mi
Last recorded139,231 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 PWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 136,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 130,547 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 130,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 125,017 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 118,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 111,584 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 101,152 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 89,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 82,506 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 82,506 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Long travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 74,838 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,132 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 64,132 miles

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

long travel on handbrake///rear wiper split///both front tyres worn on inner edges///n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,737 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,534 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,026 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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NG05 PWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NG05 PWV, 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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NG05 PWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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