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BV05 OVH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,415 mi
Last recorded79,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 OVH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 79,415 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test not carried out due to exsessive gasses leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust down pipe has exsessive leak of gasses (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside front and offside front beam pattern incorect due to insecure lamp units (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp unit insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing leaving sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside front wing and bumper insecure and out of line (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lamp unit insecure and damaged causing sharp edge (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. incorrect tire size fitted 195/65/15 should be 185/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both registration lamps not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,568 miles

advise exhaust front pipe mtg corroded

advise n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link bars slight play

advise n/s/f and o/s/f headlight lenses starting to discolour

advise n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deterioated

advise o/s/f tyre inner edge starting to scrub off

advise wiper blade marks on windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2016 56,651 miles

Front slight leak of exhaust gases from front join

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front shock absorber dust covers torn/deteriorated

engine oil leak , requires further investigation

exhaust mount broken, but system secure

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet not fitting screen (8.2.3)

Front slight leak of exhaust gases from front join

Offside Rear Tyre perishing on side wall

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

both front shock absorber dust covers torn/deteriorated

engine oil leak , requires further investigation

exhaust mount broken, but system secure

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,912 miles

(advise) engine leaking oil around oil sump pan area (requires further investigation)

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers torn /deteriated

Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,900 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

(advise) engine leaking oil around oil sump pan area (requires further investigation)

(advise) lower steering knuckel /swivel becoming corroded ( reccomend grease)

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers torn /deteriated

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 45,954 miles

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers heavily torn /deteriated

(advise) rear seat belts partial test due to child seats fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,127 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2012 37,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 26 Feb 2012 37,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,583 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,888 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 21,880 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,007 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,096 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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BV05 OVH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV05 OVH, 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 BV05 OVH registered?

BV05 OVH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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