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PJ05 LYF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 94,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 90,952 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 86,666 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 84,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 82,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 79,704 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 79,692 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,303 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,880 miles

Front and Rear Exhaust Brackets is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn Close to the Legal limit 2.5mm

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 63,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 44,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 40,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,743 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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PJ05 LYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

PJ05 LYF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for PJ05 LYF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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