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LN05 OBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 72,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper loose

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,212 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,698 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 43,698 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,050 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 34,769 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,500 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 33,486 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,962 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 30,141 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 21,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 11,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,247 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,400 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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LN05 OBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 LN05 OBV, 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 LN05 OBV registered?

LN05 OBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LN05 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN05 OBV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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