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PL05 XTH

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,278 mi
Last recorded119,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 XTH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 119,278 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 119,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative intermittent fault (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative intermittent fault (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated intermittent fault on speedo ilumination (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 108,750 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,750 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,734 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear brake binding ,noted when jacked up

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

brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Jun 2016 98,734 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes corroding

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake binding ,noted when jacked up

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,814 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 78,346 miles

rear screen not secure

Fail 10 Jul 2014 78,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear screen not secure

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear shock absorber very weak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 66,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear shock absorber very weak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,854 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,067 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,027 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,278 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 XTH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PL05 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

PL05 XTH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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