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OV05 OSY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,906 mi
Last recorded178,906 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 OSY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 178,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corroded body

Pass 27 Apr 2019 157,513 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 157,513 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 139,450 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front head lamp insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2018 139,450 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front head lamp insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,391 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 101,143 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 86,183 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,203 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)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,187 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 59,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,071 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,127 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 OSY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

OV05 OSY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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