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PN55 ZBJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,331 mi
Last recorded112,331 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 112,331 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 112,331 miles

Fuel pipe damaged rear filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,725 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 11 May 2018 104,698 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 13 Apr 2017 92,387 miles

can't fully see brake pads [rear low]

nearside outer sill

Pass 13 May 2016 80,268 miles

nearside outer sill

Pass 7 May 2015 69,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,199 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,601 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 56,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,048 miles

front bumper insecure to n/s & o/s/f wings

imbalance on front brakes

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and cracking

o/s/f brake binding

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,811 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 40,811 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,561 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)

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 ZBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

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

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