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PY05 MDE

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 MDE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 93,184 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,956 miles

Rear discs corroded on inners

Slight bind on OSF brake

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,956 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear discs corroded on inners

Slight bind on OSF brake

Fail 8 Jul 2014 91,166 miles

NSR tyre perished and has a cut but not exposing cord at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,166 miles

NSR tyre perished and has a cut but not exposing cord at time of test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 89,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,602 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,602 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 69,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,885 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,488 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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PY05 MDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY05 MDE, 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 PY05 MDE registered?

PY05 MDE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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