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OE05 RYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

152,487 mi
Last recorded152,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 RYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 152,487 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 152,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 146,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 138,782 miles

both front wiper blades torn

both rear tyres cracking

offside front brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 17 Nov 2014 138,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wiper blades torn

both rear tyres cracking

offside front brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front seat belt not fully tested.

Fail 20 Nov 2013 128,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust heat shields insecure.

nearside front seat belt not fully tested.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 116,795 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 116,795 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f sidelight came on when tapped

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,299 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,299 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

advise o/s/f tyre waring on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2009 81,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 81,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2005 2,395 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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OE05 RYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE05 RYJ, 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 OE05 RYJ registered?

OE05 RYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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