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PN55 LJA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,167 mi
Last recorded75,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 LJA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,278 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,678 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 69,676 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 60,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,603 miles

slight binds on both front wheels

slight uneven brake application on front wheels

Fail 13 Nov 2017 53,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage in tread (4.1.D.1b)

slight binds on both front wheels

slight uneven brake application on front wheels

Pass 14 Nov 2016 48,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,932 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2015 42,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,816 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 29,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 29,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 18,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 18,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 12,240 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 12,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 111,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,309 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,819 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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PN55 LJA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

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

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