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PN55 ZVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,600 mi
Last recorded95,600 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 95,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil slight mist (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 93,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas - petrol pipes meatal corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides subframe in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective centre lower inner engine mount rubber bushes worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively calliper sticking - disc inner corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked slight (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded mounting areas axle - Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - ( rear service brake fluctuating ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil leaking from rack - transmission areas (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner outer sills - offside rear outer sill paint flacking off (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar link damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right - bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in areas - petrol pipes meatal corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides subframe in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective centre lower inner engine mount rubber bushes worn ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracked deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively calliper sticking - disc inner corroded (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked slight (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded mounting areas axle - Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - ( rear service brake fluctuating ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil leaking from rack - transmission areas (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner outer sills - offside rear outer sill paint flacking off (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,345 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper needs freeing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various; inc fuel and brake pipes, underseal repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively caliper needs freeing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various; inc fuel and brake pipes, underseal repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,941 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside/Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To Rear inc fuel pipe/brake pipe under body chassis (undersealed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 87,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside/Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To Rear inc fuel pipe/brake pipe under body chassis (undersealed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,855 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front arms, rear axle, chassis, sub-frame, pipe - fuel+brake corroded: all have been undersealed correctly (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,251 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front suspension arms - rear axle - chassis - sub frame all corroded slight - ( Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all brakes are sticking slight - ( Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer wipers worn - ( slight )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low air pressure ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission slight - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slight inner / outer - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 82,251 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front suspension arms - rear axle - chassis - sub frame all corroded slight - ( Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. all brakes are sticking slight - ( Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ) (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer wipers worn - ( slight )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre low air pressure ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from transmission slight - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front slight inner / outer - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,178 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Axle/front arms/ slight under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 78,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. The braking susytem requires adjustment/repair (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Axle/front arms/ slight under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement has play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle / front suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 57,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,725 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 51,725 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,475 miles

osr/nsr brakes slight bind

windscreen marked

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr/nsr brakes slight bind

windscreen marked

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,671 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2011 37,670 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,265 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking all round tread

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 18,305 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 ZVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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