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PK55 BYN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,669 mi
Last recorded138,669 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 BYN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,332 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 126,024 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,411 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 120,411 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 115,393 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 115,393 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,013 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2015 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2014 102,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp broken

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2014 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp broken

wheel trims fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake disc's a little bit rusted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,296 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 66,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,173 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,944 miles

Nearside middle floor outer skin is damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All brake discs rusty

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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PK55 BYN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 PK55 BYN, 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 PK55 BYN registered?

PK55 BYN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is PK55 BYN safe to buy?

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