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PY05 MEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 MEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,683 miles

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

little oil leak

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/f wing cover loose

under vehicle show some corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp not working + Lens broken

Offside Wing mirror cap missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,482 miles

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

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2022 83,480 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive + sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

offside wing mirror cover missing

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jun 2021 57,293 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive + sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 33,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,768 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 29,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing at track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,082 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 26,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,710 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,588 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,764 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,153 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 MEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

PY05 MEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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