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PL05 VLA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,280 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 90,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,053 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))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 82,524 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,413 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroding.

Pass 15 May 2018 77,802 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread crack/perished no core exposed at time of mot.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre twice ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2017 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished.ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 72,087 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2016 72,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,467 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise nearside front tyre nailed.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,197 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,306 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,295 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 9 Jun 2011 46,793 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 29,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,061 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 6,171 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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PL05 VLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PL05 VLA, 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 PL05 VLA registered?

PL05 VLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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