MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,404 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Sill slightly damaged
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear seats and boot full, unable to fully inspect areas
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to limit and on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipe rusting
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disc showing signs of overheated
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not working (7.1.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light flashing (7.1.6 (a))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake disc showing signs of overheated
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear jacking bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill at rear jacking bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber to axle (2.4.A.3)
Rear Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber to axle (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened
corrosion to under side of vehicle
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BL05 OTR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OTR, 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 OTR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.
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