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OY05 BYH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2021 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight misting up

Offside Front headlight misting up

center exhaust bracket snapped still secure

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,538 miles

front lower exhaust hanger detatched

n/s/f tyre badly perishing/cracking/bald on edges of tread

Fail 9 Jul 2020 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front lower exhaust hanger detatched

n/s/f tyre badly perishing/cracking/bald on edges of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread/perishing

some damaged to n/s/r light unit

Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge of tread/perishing

some damaged to n/s/r light unit

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,261 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine fan belts noisy

engine oil level low

front lower engine/gearbox mounting (rear mount separating)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread/perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,822 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,822 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 50,369 miles

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,894 miles

n/s/fr and o/s/r tyres starting to get low on edges of tread(step edges of tread)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,819 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,150 miles

rear number plate starting to delamenate

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 32,150 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delamenate

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,477 miles

front wipers smearing on windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,828 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 BYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OY05 BYH, 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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OY05 BYH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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