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PN55 LHW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 LHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,472 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 107,684 miles

rear brake disc worn

vehicle structure corroded

exhaust corroded

nearside steering arm has slight play

parking brake has only just met the requirement

Fail 10 Oct 2018 107,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

nearside steering arm has slight play

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 103,385 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Sump corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 103,283 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Sump corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,464 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,007 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 78,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,834 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 60,085 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 60,085 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 44,269 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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PN55 LHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN55 LHW, 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 PN55 LHW registered?

PN55 LHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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