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OY55 BNX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,199 mi
Last recorded85,199 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 BNX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damage to side wall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damage to side wall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

damage to o/s door mirror

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front & rear brake disc condition (corroded)

handbrake travel

n/s front & rear brakes binding on

n/s/r tyre outer edge tread worn off

o/s drivers mirror condition

rear brake pads low appear low on inner

rear number plate

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,046 miles

front & rear brake disc condition (corroded)

handbrake travel

n/s front & rear brakes binding on

n/s/r tyre outer edge tread worn off

o/s drivers mirror condition

rear brake pads low appear low on inner

rear number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,550 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,628 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 48,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,845 miles

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 21 Dec 2009 36,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 10 Dec 2008 25,288 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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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OY55 BNX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY55 BNX, 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 OY55 BNX registered?

OY55 BNX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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