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BL05 OTN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,411 mi
Last recorded128,411 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 128,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracking

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,280 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 122,280 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both head lamps (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 115,999 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 99,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside headlamp not fully secure

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,388 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 89,378 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 84,513 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Jul 2015 84,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside rear tyre age cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,968 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension arms and underside

front panel, bumper bar, bonnet + front number plate damaged

front wheels binding

inner front and rear brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn

parking brake travel becoming long

wetness/mist around steering rack and accociate components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 80,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on front suspension arms and underside

front panel, bumper bar, bonnet + front number plate damaged

front wheels binding

inner front and rear brake pads worn

n/s/f tyre worn

parking brake travel becoming long

wetness/mist around steering rack and accociate components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s front tyre is worn and on the legal limit

o/s front tyre is worn close to wear indicators

oil level is low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,652 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wiper blade smearing slightly

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,258 miles

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

Slight fluid leakage from nearside steering rack gaiter.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 41,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,081 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,535 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,535 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 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 OTN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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