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OV05 GTY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,800 mi
Last recorded89,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 GTY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,800 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 88,197 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 88,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,357 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,357 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,996 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,873 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,704 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 42,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Apr 2008 35,279 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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OV05 GTY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV05 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

OV05 GTY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for OV05 GTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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