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OY05 EFV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,112 mi
Last recorded122,112 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 EFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 122,112 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 112,841 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2017 112,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear gas test not done (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 101,652 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both dim (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 91,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,945 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,834 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 64,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,755 miles

advise n/s rack boot slightly damp ok.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,263 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,787 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 EFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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