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OY05 BXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,517 mi
Last recorded116,517 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 BXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 116,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both main b/pipes at rear flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2018 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads and discs metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both main b/pipes at rear flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 109,640 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,533 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 94,252 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,474 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,706 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has splits in inner sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,040 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 39,410 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,426 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,547 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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OY05 BXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OY05 BXX, 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 OY05 BXX registered?

OY05 BXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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