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OY55 OFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 OFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,347 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel - indicating repair or adjustment required

Fail 2 Sep 2019 90,328 miles

Brake fluid contaminated confirmed by proprietary brake fluid tester - H2O content < 4% (1.8 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel - indicating repair or adjustment required

Pass 3 Sep 2018 87,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,209 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 85,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 71,761 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Aug 2015 71,761 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,977 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 56,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,798 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 49,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise tracking check

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,174 miles

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

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

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

slight grinding when applying brakes on rbt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,812 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,920 miles

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

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 OFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY55 OFU, 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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OY55 OFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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