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PJ55 BVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 BVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 108,001 miles

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

under body corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,532 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,601 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 99,601 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 92,897 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD

FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S FRONT WHEEL IS STIFF WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,897 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD

FRONT DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S FRONT WHEEL IS STIFF WHEN ROTATED BY HAND

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,895 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,895 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,886 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,886 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,185 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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PJ55 BVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ55 BVZ, 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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PJ55 BVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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