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OY05 OSW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,170 mi
Last recorded141,170 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OSW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 141,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 120,474 miles

Front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 114,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear box heat shield loose

Fail 21 May 2019 114,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear box heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2018 102,902 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 May 2017 91,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 78,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 65,149 miles

ADDED 1 LTS OF OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED - TAPED OVER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED CENTER AND NEARSIDE

Fail 21 May 2015 65,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

ADDED 1 LTS OF OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED - TAPED OVER

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED CENTER AND NEARSIDE

Fail 13 May 2014 53,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 53,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2013 48,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 45,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 39,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,668 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 29,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 29,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,111 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 OSW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

OY05 OSW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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