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ST05 BRV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BRV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill weld split on repair patch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Bumper insecure front and rear loose ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis damage/kinked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front steering rack arm slightly distorted

front and rear bumpers damaged

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,560 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

Nearside Front and n/s/r bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre puncture ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis distorted/kinked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front steering rack arm distorted

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

Nearside Front and n/s/r bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre puncture ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage chassis distorted/kinked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front steering rack arm distorted

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Fail 27 Feb 2016 63,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door sill/outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,521 miles

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

offside front wheel has slight bind

Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

drivers door check strap missing

offside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2012 38,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,660 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,650 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 27 Mar 2009 16,161 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,161 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,401 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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ST05 BRV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST05 BRV, 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 ST05 BRV registered?

ST05 BRV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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