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BL05 OSP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,005 mi
Last recorded159,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 OSP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 159,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 146,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 134,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 130,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 125,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 114,343 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracksto alternater belt

low oil

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 107,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,663 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,635 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,750 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 62,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,481 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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BL05 OSP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL05 OSP, 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 BL05 OSP registered?

BL05 OSP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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