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PF05 YYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 136,801 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,137 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 116,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,187 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all pads getting low

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil low

Fail 3 Aug 2012 76,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine oil low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,479 miles

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

light oil misting round steering rack

o/s/f bumper and wing scratched

Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,477 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

light oil misting round steering rack

o/s/f bumper and wing scratched

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,488 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 21,240 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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PF05 YYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PF05 YYJ, 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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PF05 YYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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