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PN55 ZFZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 114,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,879 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 98,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

both rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake pads appear to be getting low.

both rear brake pads appear to be getting low.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,341 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,560 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,904 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2009 24,904 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,694 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 ZFZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

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

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