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PN55 YVW

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 65,981 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 55,243 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside handbrake performance low but still ok

Fail 13 Sep 2016 54,241 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges also as a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,561 miles

Nearside Front nail

Nearside Rear nail

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 40,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 31,056 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 14,617 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,130 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 YVW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

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

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