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PL05 XUB

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,271 mi
Last recorded119,271 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 119,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 119,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,309 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 115,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing between tread pattern

fuel filler neck corroding

Pass 22 May 2019 93,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 86,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 80,360 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,758 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,201 miles

poss tracking fault

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,201 miles

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

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

poss tracking fault

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 38,661 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,900 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,690 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,572 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

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 XUB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL05 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

PL05 XUB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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