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PJ05 EBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 EBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 93,156 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2020 87,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 80,395 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,257 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,256 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,674 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,498 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,493 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,044 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 16 Jun 2014 48,696 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,255 miles

o/s wiper split on ends

Fail 24 Jun 2013 42,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s wiper split on ends

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,572 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2011 31,211 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,322 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)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Mar 2008 14,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PJ05 EBV 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 65%.

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 PJ05 EBV, 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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What year was PJ05 EBV registered?

PJ05 EBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 EBV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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