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BJ05 ALO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,924 mi
Last recorded204,924 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ALO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 204,924 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 204,924 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 179,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 162,858 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 140,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,751 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 110,751 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,896 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 85,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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BJ05 ALO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ05 ALO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ05 ALO?

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What year was BJ05 ALO registered?

BJ05 ALO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is BJ05 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 ALO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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