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PN55 VTJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 102,018 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 96,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,842 miles

EML ON TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 91,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML ON TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 84,071 miles

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

engine light on time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2019 84,068 miles

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

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

engine light on time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,981 miles

engine managment light on time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

engine managment light on time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 65,211 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,943 miles

nearside front windscreen wiper scrapes screen

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,595 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,913 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding on slightly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,615 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,763 miles

advisery ; nearside rear brake disc scored

Fail 3 Sep 2010 31,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advisery ; nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,722 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,893 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 VTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

PN55 VTJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is PN55 VTJ safe to buy?

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