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BT05 OWJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,492 mi
Last recorded91,492 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OWJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 91,492 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,554 miles

n/s and o/s headlamps brackets broken - both lamps secure

Fail 2 Apr 2013 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s and o/s headlamps brackets broken - both lamps secure

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 59,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,464 miles

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

engine oil level slightly above maximum

Pass 19 May 2008 32,349 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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BT05 OWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT05 OWJ, 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 BT05 OWJ registered?

BT05 OWJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BT05 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 OWJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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