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PJ54 VZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 76,266 miles

EXHUST SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,637 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 60,581 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 52,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,442 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 48,442 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,038 miles

Both front tyres have very slight age perishing cracks in the treads.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2013 37,907 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight scratches on windscreen from wiper blades.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 24,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 24,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,576 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 15,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 11,720 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,070 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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PJ54 VZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PJ54 VZZ, 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 PJ54 VZZ registered?

PJ54 VZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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