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LY05 OAV

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,644 mi
Last recorded94,644 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 OAV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 94,644 miles

Central Rear seat removed at time of retest

Fail 24 May 2019 94,644 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,063 miles

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

exhaust repaired but not leaking.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear seat has been removed

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,479 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,053 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 50,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 47,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,452 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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LY05 OAV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LY05 OAV, 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 LY05 OAV registered?

LY05 OAV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 OAV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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