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PL05 FJY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,975 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 78,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 68,456 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,464 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,291 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 41,960 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,508 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,267 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2013 24,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2013 23,594 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,111 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 22,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,541 miles

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

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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PL05 FJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PL05 FJY, 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 PL05 FJY registered?

PL05 FJY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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