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BP05 LWA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,516 mi
Last recorded101,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 LWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,255 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 93,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,499 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 59,766 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 49,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,155 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,430 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 29,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,967 miles

air bag warning light on.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 15,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,862 miles

front wipers smear screen slightly

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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BP05 LWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP05 LWA, 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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BP05 LWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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