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PN55 YZW

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,080 mi
Last recorded135,080 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YZW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,080 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 135,076 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 125,316 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Nearside Front wing mirror temporary glass

Offside Front damage to wing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

exhaust corroding and and front support weak

Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure split (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Nearside Front wing mirror temporary glass

Offside Front damage to wing

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

exhaust corroding and and front support weak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 116,161 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Feb 2017 116,154 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine managment light on

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 106,449 miles

child seat n/s/r

corrosion to exhaust system

engine warning light on dash

n/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,445 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat n/s/r

corrosion to exhaust system

engine warning light on dash

n/s door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake disc heavily scored

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,903 miles

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,832 miles

n/s door mirror glass boken & taped up

rear centre seat belt roof trim insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2014 88,832 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear axel beam other surface corrosion to various suspension & steering components

exhaust system corroded

front inner brake pads appear low / corrosion & wear to front brake discs

marks & scratches to various body panels

n/s door mirror glass boken & taped up

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded & worn

rear centre seat belt roof trim insecure

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,478 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,478 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2011 62,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2011 62,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 45,135 miles

Both front wipers torn

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,254 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YZW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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