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PN54 OAL

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,180 mi
Last recorded98,180 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 OAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 98,180 miles

Sills and underbody corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 93,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 93,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,516 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

sill and underbody Corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 81,516 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

sill and underbody Corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,457 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 78,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 72,937 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 72,679 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component steering rack both ends (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,774 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,522 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,370 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 43,399 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,561 miles

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

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

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 26,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,061 miles

near side door mirror damaged and glass missing

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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PN54 OAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PN54 OAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN54 OAL registered?

PN54 OAL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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