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PJ55 BVU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,084 mi
Last recorded130,084 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 130,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 95,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 23 Sep 2014 95,829 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

offside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front and rear pads wear

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,120 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,275 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,629 miles

offside headlamp output slightly low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,641 miles

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

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 3 Dec 2008 38,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr 195/55/16 tyre edge wear

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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PJ55 BVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ55 BVU, 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 PJ55 BVU registered?

PJ55 BVU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is PJ55 BVU safe to buy?

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