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PN05 ZCL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,437 mi
Last recorded105,437 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZCL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,437 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 105,420 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,258 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,256 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,639 miles

Bolt missing from offside catalytic convertor bracket.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

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

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,623 miles

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

Bolt missing from offside catalytic convertor bracket.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 75,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Various exhaust brackets rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2010 75,328 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Various exhaust brackets rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 182,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,811 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,811 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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PN05 ZCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PN05 ZCL, 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 PN05 ZCL registered?

PN05 ZCL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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