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PN05 ZCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,916 mi
Last recorded84,916 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 84,916 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 81,621 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 81,621 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank exhaust shield loose but not likely to fall off

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 75,496 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 64,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,451 miles

both front drop links have slight play

front nearside tyre has some side wall scrub wear

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,393 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 53,393 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,740 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,730 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,350 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,616 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 42,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,245 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 18,491 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 ZCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

PN05 ZCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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