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LR05 OFT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,772 mi
Last recorded142,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 142,772 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 132,884 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 128,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,233 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 125,233 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 122,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,487 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 116,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,102 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,491 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 69,534 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,814 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,131 miles

advise front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,754 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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LR05 OFT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR05 OFT, 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 LR05 OFT registered?

LR05 OFT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 OFT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR05 OFT have outstanding finance?

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