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RV54 OZT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

170,462 mi
Last recorded170,462 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 OZT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 170,462 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc slightly pitted

pas pump area slightly damp

Pass 29 Apr 2015 158,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 158,568 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 152,437 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Chip in windscreen

Rear arch brake pipes pitting and corroding

Rear tailgate not staying in upright position

Fail 24 Apr 2014 152,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Chip in windscreen

Engine coolant level low

Nearside front indicator discolouring

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy - no free play and not rough when rotated

Nearside steering rack gaiter requires re-securing

Power steering level just on minimum

Rear arch brake pipes pitting and corroding

Rear tailgate not staying in upright position

Slight imbalance on rear service brakes

Pass 18 Apr 2013 135,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 135,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 116,958 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 116,899 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 116,847 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,100 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 104,100 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 97,031 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 97,031 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 80,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,452 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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RV54 OZT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RV54 OZT, 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 RV54 OZT registered?

RV54 OZT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 2005.

Is RV54 OZT safe to buy?

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