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LM05 OLA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,994 mi
Last recorded102,994 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 OLA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 57,920 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 57,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 47,718 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,154 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 46,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,290 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 40,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,437 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 30,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,647 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 21,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,476 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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LM05 OLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM05 OLA, 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 LM05 OLA registered?

LM05 OLA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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