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PY05 MFV

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,325 mi
Last recorded69,325 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 MFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,325 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipe ends slightly corroded+covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp dipped beam output slightly reduced

Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre+rear sections (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipe ends slightly corroded+covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp dipped beam output slightly reduced

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,372 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipe ends covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp output slightly reduced

Fail 1 Aug 2016 66,323 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipe ends covered with grease...unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 15 Jul 2015 62,697 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

brake pipe ends covered with grease unable to fully inspect

Fail 15 Jul 2015 62,697 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipe ends covered with grease unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipe ends covered with grease ...unable to fully inspect

Fail 8 Jul 2014 58,403 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pipe ends covered with grease ...unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2013 55,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drifting to right when driven

rear brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

slight roughness in wheel bearings?

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,682 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

drifting to right when driven

rear brake pipe ends covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

slight roughness in wheel bearings?

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,975 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,263 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,582 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,685 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 MFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

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

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