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OY05 BYZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 BYZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,327 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,056 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 59,052 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,758 miles

very littel reserve travell on parking brake lever

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,114 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,499 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 17,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 BYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYZ, 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 BYZ registered?

OY05 BYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is OY05 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY05 BYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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