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PF05 OFL

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OFL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 114,507 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,555 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 10 Aug 2017 75,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,602 miles

o/s/headlight dull

Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,217 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter is damp but not dripping (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 48,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter is damp but not dripping (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 40,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2014 40,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,253 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front tyre side wall poor cond

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,034 miles

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

exhaust corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 18 May 2011 28,711 miles

exhaust corroded slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 26 May 2010 24,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2010 24,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 19,058 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 19,058 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)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 14,363 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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PF05 OFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF05 OFL, 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 PF05 OFL registered?

PF05 OFL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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