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PL05 YRN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,753 mi
Last recorded108,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 YRN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust brackat corroded

exhaust corroded

steering rack has minor oil leak

windscreen damaged slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2020 108,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust brackat corroded

exhaust corroded

steering rack has minor oil leak

windscreen damaged slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,635 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil Springs corroded

Drivers sun visor slightly defective

Engine mountings deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Ferrules corroded

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heat Shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded in palces

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Apr 2019 105,615 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil Springs corroded

Drivers sun visor slightly defective

Engine mountings deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Ferrules corroded

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Heat Shield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to failure limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corroded in palces

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 102,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper no working on handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,887 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,286 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2011 36,609 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,312 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,051 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 YRN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

PL05 YRN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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