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FV05 OVP

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OVP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 86,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,098 miles

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

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside rear lense cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside front door mirror cracked

nearside rear lense cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,155 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,743 miles

visual corrosion exhaust

visual corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,189 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

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

O/S/R tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 11 Apr 2012 68,178 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

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

O/S/R tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,577 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,452 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,107 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,628 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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FV05 OVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FV05 OVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 OVP registered?

FV05 OVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FV05 OVP safe to buy?

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