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NL55 PYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 PYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 120,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,716 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 111,716 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front window cracked

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 111,017 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 111,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,946 miles

o/s/f brake disc cororded

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

oil sump cororded/slightly leaking

slight gear oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs cororded/worn

n/s and o/s headlamps slightly insecure

o/s/f brake disc cororded

o/s/f brake slightly binding on

oil sump cororded/slightly leaking

slight gear oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,741 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil sump cororded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil sump cororded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,352 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,150 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 43,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NL55 PYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NL55 PYA, 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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NL55 PYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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