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PN05 ZDG

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,443 mi
Last recorded123,443 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 ZDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,443 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 111,397 miles

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

offside rear light cover damaged

mil lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear light cover damaged

mil lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,532 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 92,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 23,557 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,942 miles

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,942 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,327 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 41,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,402 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 19 Feb 2008 39,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s door mirror cracked

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 ZDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

PN05 ZDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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