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OV05 CWG

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 CWG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 85,858 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 84,019 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,098 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield loose. ok for mot.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,157 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides-trailing arm area (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge. ok for mot.

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge. ok for mot.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wear on inside edge. ok for mot.

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre wear on inside edge. ok for mot.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,202 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,484 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 66,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise rear brakes sticking

Pass 3 Jan 2014 61,576 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 57,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,048 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 43,394 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 21,204 miles

both sides rear tyres have abnormal tyre wear on inner edges

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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OV05 CWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV05 CWG, 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 OV05 CWG registered?

OV05 CWG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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