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BL05 OTB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,799 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6515 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slick on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,693 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,520 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 81,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 81,189 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre feathered

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,865 miles

slight corrosion on offside front lower suspension arm

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,552 miles

front and rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,927 miles

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

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 OTB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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