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NU55 PCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

121,399 mi
Last recorded121,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 PCY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 121,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,965 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 106,586 miles

Nearside Rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre persishing

oil leak on o/s driveshaft oil seal

Fail 20 Oct 2016 106,586 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre persishing

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,721 miles

advise eml on

advise oil leak

advise play in nearside rack end

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,721 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise eml on

advise oil leak

advise play in nearside rack end

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,057 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,538 miles

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

Oil leak

advise eml on

advise slight damage to nearside rear lens

Fail 22 Oct 2013 82,538 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise eml on

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,416 miles

N/S/R outer lens case damaged.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 55,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,528 miles

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

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,528 miles

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 25 Sep 2008 36,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NU55 PCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NU55 PCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU55 PCY registered?

NU55 PCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is NU55 PCY safe to buy?

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